Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) screening is being implemented in countries with a
high incidence of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) cancer. High‐quality EGD screening ensures …

Background and study aims Credentialing, the process through which an institution
assesses and validates an endoscopist's qualifications to independently perform a …

Background and objectives There are few scales with prospective validation for the
assessment of the upper gastrointestinal mucosal cleanliness during an …

Strong evidence demonstrates the protective benefit of frequent colonoscopy surveillance
for colorectal cancer prevention in Lynch Syndrome (LS) and is endorsed by many …

Background and Aims Cleanliness of the mucosa of the upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract is
critical for performing a high-quality esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The aim of this …

Using a systematic literature search of original articles published during 2023 in
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) and other high-impact medical and gastroenterology …

This clinical practice guideline from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ASGE) provides an evidence-based approach for strategies to diagnose and manage …

This clinical practice guideline from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ASGE) provides an evidence-based approach for strategies to diagnose and manage …

Background and study aims Simethicone is useful as premedication for upper endoscopy
because of its antifoaming effects. We aimed to evaluate the effect of timing of simethicone …

Background Mucosal visualization during upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy can be
impaired by the presence of foam, bubbles, and mucus. Some UGI endoscopy visibility …