The quality of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD) is crucial and carries significant
consequences for patient outcomes, the employment of healthcare resources, and the future …

One consequence of recent health care reform efforts has been an increasing focus on
defining and delivering high-quality care. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a …

The field of endoscopy has evolved substantially in recent years, with advances in
procedural capabilities, technologies, and delivery models. One constant, however, has …

The promotion of quality and best practices in gastroenterology and endoscopy is an
ongoing effort. For upper GI endoscopy, quality indicators derived from clinical studies and …

efforts and providing them with available tools to assist in implementation is important. One
such tool can emanate from endoscopy societies as they promote the endorsement …

METHODS Twenty leading North American gastroenterologists and selected guests were
invited to consider 3 related topics. 1. What are the metrics of excellence in endoscopy? 2 …

Significant efforts have been dedicated to defining what constitutes high-quality endoscopy.
These efforts, centered on developing, refining, and implementing procedure-associated …

Quality in endoscopic procedures is something that is not often discussed with trainees
during GI fellowships. However, as technology continues to push our field forward with more …

Finally, it may be time to consider IE or its subcategories as a boarded subspecialty. The
stakes for newer therapeutic interventions are high: unacceptably high adverse event rates …

Endoscopy plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases. The
benefits are maximized when procedures are performed at an optimal level of quality …