Guidance for the implementation of a safety checklist for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) Position Statement
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Authors
Veitch, Andrew
Issue Date
2022-02-01
Journal
Type
Guideline
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Keywords
Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Endoscopic procedures
European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA)
European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA)
Safety
Endoscopic procedures
European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA)
European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA)
Safety
Journal Title
Endoscopy
Volume
54
Issue
2
Begin page
206
End page
210
Abstract
This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE). It provides guidance on the collection and handling of tissue samples during endoscopy of the lower gastrointestinal tract. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system was adopted to define the strength of recommendations and the quality of evidence.
Citation
Gralnek IM, Bisschops R, Matharoo M, Rutter M, Veitch A, Meier P, Beilenhoff U, Hassan C, Dinis-Ribeiro M, Messmann H. Guidance for the implementation of a safety checklist for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) Position Statement. Endoscopy. 2021 Dec 14. doi: 10.1055/a-1695-3244. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34905797.