The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) has recognized the need to
formalize and enhance training in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography …

Background Multiple infection outbreaks have been linked to contaminated duodenoscopes
worldwide. However, the contamination rate of patient-ready duodenoscopes varies highly …

Background & Aims Gastrointestinal diseases account for considerable health care use and
expenditures. We estimated the annual burden, costs, and research funding associated with …

This is 1 of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

Background and Aims Minimum EUS and ERCP volumes that should be offered per trainee
in “high quality” advanced endoscopy training programs (AETPs) are not established. We …

Background and Aims ERCP is recommended for patients considered high risk for
choledocholithiasis after biochemical testing and abdominal US. Our aim was to determine …

Background and Aims Certain appearances of the major duodenal papilla have been
claimed to make cannulation more difficult during ERCP. This study uses a validated …

Background & Aims On the basis of the Next Accreditation System, trainee assessment
should occur on a continuous basis with individualized feedback. We aimed to validate …

Background & Aims Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has become
a predominantly therapeutic intervention with a resultant increase in complexity. The …

This is one of a series of documents prepared by the American Society for Gastrointestinal
Endoscopy (ASGE) Training Committee. This curriculum document contains …