Efficacy of spray flushing in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes

World J Gastrointest Endosc. 2025 Jan 16;17(1):100298. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i1.100298.

Abstract

This article comments on the article by Du et al, who conducted a randomized controlled trial aiming at evaluating the effectiveness of a novel spray flushing system in cleaning flexible endoscopes while minimizing damage to the working channels. We share our perspective on the importance of improving endoscope reprocessing methods. The findings highlight the spray flushing system's capacity to improve cleaning efficacy while minimizing damage, suggesting that it might be important in enhancing endoscope reprocessing procedures.

Keywords: Endoscope; Endoscope cleaning; Endoscope reprocessing; Endoscopy; Flexible endoscope; Spray flushing.