Standards of Practice
The following ASGE guidelines have been prepared by the ASGE Standards of Practice Committee, chaired by Jason A. Dominitz, MD, MHS.
ASGE guidelines related to quality in endoscopy have been prepared by the ASGE Taskforce on Quality in Endoscopy, chaired by Douglas Faigel, MD, FASGE. ASGE is committed to quality standards in endoscopy across all settings where endoscopy is practiced.
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Sections
What's New
The Role of Endoscopy in the Evaluation of Suspected Choledocholithiasis
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:1-9
Management of Antithrombotic Agents for Endoscopic Procedures
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;70:1061-1070
Position Statement: Non-Anesthesiologist Administration of Propofol for GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;70:1053-1059
Endoscopy by Non-Physicians
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;69:767-770
Privileging and Credentialing
Endoscopy by Non-Physicians
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;69:767-770
Renewal of and Proctoring for Endoscopic Privileges
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;67:10-16
Guidelines for Credentialing and Granting Privileges for Capsule Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61:503-505
Principles of Privileging and Credentialing for Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;55:145-148
Reviewed and reapproved 11/08
Methods of Granting Hospital Privileges to Perform Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;55:780-783
Reviewed and reapproved 11/08
Guidelines for Credentialing and Granting Privileges for Endoscopic Ultrasound
Gastrointest Endosc 2001;54:811-814
Reviewed and reapproved 11/08
Methods of Privileging for New Technology in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 1999;50:899-900
Reviewed and reapproved 11/08
Preparation for Endoscopy
Position Statement on Routine Laboratory Testing Before Endoscopic Procedures
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:827-832
Sedation and Anesthesia in GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:215-826
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;67:791-798
Modifications in Endoscopic Practice for Pediatric Patients
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;67:1-9
Informed Consent for GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66:213-218
A Consensus Document for Bowel Preparation Before a Colonoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:894-909
Modifications in Endoscopic Practice for the Elderly
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:566-569
Guideline for Endoscopy in Pregnant and Lactating Women
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61:357-362
The Management of Low-Molecular Weight Heparin and Nonaspirin Antiplatelet Agents for Endoscopic Procedures
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61:189-194
Guideline on the Management of Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy for Endoscopic Procedures
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;55:775-779
Upper GI
Role of Endoscopy in the Bariatric Surgery Patient
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:1-10
The Role of Endoscopy in Dyspepsia
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66:1071-1075
Role of Endoscopy in the Management of GERD
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66:219-224
Esophageal Dilation
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:755-760
The Role of Endoscopy in the Surveillance of Premalignant Conditions of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:570-580
The Role of Endoscopy in the Management of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:558-565
The Role of Endoscopic Therapy in the Management of Variceal Hemorrhage
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:651-655
The Role of Endoscopy in Acute Non-variceal Upper GI Hemorrhage
Gastrointest Endosc 2004;60:497-504
Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;58:650-655
The Role of Endoscopy in the Assessment and Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;57:817-822
Guideline for the Management of Ingested Foreign Bodies
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;55:802-806
Role of Endoscopy in Enteral Feeding
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;55:794-797
Complications of Upper GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;55:784-793
Lower GI
A Consensus Document on Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:894-909
The Role of Endoscopy in the Management of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:558-565
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:546-557
Related Source:
Screening and Surveillance for the Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer and Adenomatous Polyps, 2008:
A Joint Guideline from the American Cancer Society, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, and the American College of Radiology
Endorsed by ASGE as part of the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
The Role of Endoscopy in the Patient with Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:656-660
Guideline on the use of Endoscopy in the Management of Constipation
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:199-201
The Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis, Staging, and Management of Colorectal Cancer
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61:1-7
Complications of Colonoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;57:441-445
Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;56:789-792
Use of Endoscopy in Diarrheal Illnesses
Gastrointest Endosc 2001;54:821-823
Endoscopic Therapy of Anorectal Disorders
Gastrointest Endosc 2001;53:867-870
Biliary and Pancreatic Endoscopy
Role of EUS
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66:425-434
The Role of Endoscopy in Ampullary and Duodenal Adenomas
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;64:849-854
The Role of Endoscopy in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:933-937
The Role of ERCP in Diseases of the Biliary Tract and Pancreas
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:1-8
The Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Management of Cystic Lesions and Inflammatory Fluid Collections of the Pancreas
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61:363-370
Complications of EUS
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61:8-12
The Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound for Evaluation of Mediastinal Adenopathy
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;58:819-821
Role of Endoscopy in the Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Pancreaticobiliary Malignancy
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;58:643-649
Complications of ERCP
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;57:633-638
Guidelines for Credentialing and Granting Privileges for Endoscopic Ultrasound
Gastrointest Endosc 2001;54:811-814
Establishment of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Areas
Infection Control During GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;67:781-790
Reprocessing Failure
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66: 869-871
Measuring the Quality of Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;58:S1-S38
Multi-Society Guidelines for Reprocessing Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;58:1-8
Open Access Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;56:793-795
Reviewed and reapproved 11/09
Ethnic Issues in Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2001;53:874-875
Quality Improvement of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 1999;49:842-844
Quality in Endoscopy
Ensuring Competence in Endoscopy
Prepared by the ASGE/ACG Taskforce on Quality in Endoscopy
Measuring the Quality of Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;58:S1-S38
Quality Improvement of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 1999;49:842-844
Miscellaneous
Tissue Sampling and Analysis
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;57:811-816
Appropriate Use of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2000;52:831-837
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
The preceding information is intended only to provide general information and not as a definitive basis for diagnosis or treatment in any particular case. It is very important that you consult your doctor about your specific condition.