Author commentary on Renduo Shang et al.

Renduo Shang et al. Effect of an automated flexible endoscope channel brushing system on improving reprocessing quality: a randomized controlled study

Qualified reprocessing, of which meticulous channel brushing is an important step, is essential for prevention and control of endoscopy-associated infections. In this prospective, randomized study from China, the authors found that the proportion of endoscopes with positive cultures was significantly lower in the endoscopes undergoing automatic brushing with an automated flexible endoscope channel brushing system compared with those undergoing manual brushing.

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Article published online:
28 June 2023