Identification of the distal end of the palisade vessels under sedation: a multicenter prospective study in Japan

Key Points

• The study aims to identify the distal end of palisade vessels effectively during sedation.
• Conducted a multicenter prospective design across various sites in Japan.
• Focused on early identification of distal end of palisade vessels during insertion.
• Evaluated the effects of different sedation levels on visualization outcomes.
• Early identification of distal end is most effective during insertion.
• Deep sedation negatively impacts visualization of palisade vessels.
• Findings support implementing a standardized approach for GEJ assessment.