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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Nov 16, 2026; 18(11): 125797
Published online Nov 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.125797
Published online Nov 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.125797
Stuck scope: Tackling the adherent scope situation after hemostatic powder application: A case report and review of literature
Karthik Gangu, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, KS 66160, United States
Ebubekir Daglilar, Harleen Kaur Chela, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Charleston Area Medical Center, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Charleston, WV 25304, United States
Author contributions: Gangu K performed the literature review and wrote the paper; Daglilar E and Chela HK performed the endoscopic procedure, collected the clinical data and critically revised the manuscript; all authors approved the final version.
AI contribution statement: We did not use AI.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflict of interest to report.
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Corresponding author: Harleen Kaur Chela, Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroen
Received: July 16, 2026
Revised: October 16, 2026
Accepted: November 6, 2026
Published online: November 16, 2026
Processing time: 120 Days and 6.7 Hours
Revised: October 16, 2026
Accepted: November 6, 2026
Published online: November 16, 2026
Processing time: 120 Days and 6.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Gastrointestinal bleeding can be challenging to treat even in the most experienced hands. The modalities available to gastroenterologists for achieving hemostasis have expanded over the years, and this area continues to evolve. Hemostatic powders are one such valuable innovation; they have become widely popular and are often used. However, awareness of unique risks, such as failure to withdraw the endoscope because of mucosal adherence, and knowledge of how to prevent and overcome this challenge are crucial to continued use.