Standards of Practice
The following ASGE guidelines have been prepared by the ASGE Standards of Practice Committee, chaired by Brooks D. Cash, MD.
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The role of endoscopy in the evaluation and treatment of patients with biliary neoplasia
Gastrointest Endosc 2013:77:167-174
The role of endoscopy in the assessment and treatment of esophageal cancer
Gastrointest Endosc 2013:77:328-344
The role of endoscopy in Barrett’s esophagus and other premalignant conditions of the esophagus
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:76:1087-1094
Adverse Events of Upper GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:76:707-718
Guideline for Endoscopy in Pregnant and Lactating Women
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:76:18-24
Multisociety Sedation Curriculum for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:76:e1-e25
Appropriate Use of GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:75:1127-1131
The Role of Endoscopy in the Management of Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:75:1132-1138
Privileging and Credentialing
Multisociety Sedation Curriculum for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:76:e1-e25
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
Reviewed and reapproved 2/11
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
Guideline for Endoscopy in Pregnant and Lactating Women
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:76:18-24
Multi-Society Statement: Universal adoption of capnography for moderate sedation in adults undergoing upper endoscopy and colonoscopy has not been shown to improve patient safety or clinical outcomes and significantly increases costs for moderate sedation.
Multisociety guideline on reprocessing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes: 2011
Gastrointest Endosc 2011;73:1075-1084
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
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
Upper GI
The role of endoscopy in Barrett’s esophagus and other premalignant conditions of the esophagus
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:76:1087-1094
The role of endoscopy in the assessment and treatment of esophageal cancer
Gastrointest Endosc 2013:77:328-344
Adverse events of upper GI endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:76:707-718
The Role of Endoscopy in the Management of Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:75:1132-1138
The role of endoscopy in the gastroduodenal obstruction and gastroparesis
Gastrointest Endosc 2011:74:13-21
The role of endoscopy in Enteral Feeding
Gastrointest Endosc 2011:74:7-12
Management of ingested foreign bodies and food impactions
Gastrointest Endosc 2011:73:1085-1091
The role of endoscopy in the management of patients with peptic ulcer disease
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 71:663-668
The Role of Endoscopy in the Management of Obscure GI Bleeding
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;72:471-479
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 the Assessment and Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;57:817-822
Lower GI
Guidelines for Colonoscopy Surveillance After Screening and Polypectomy: A Consensus Update by the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Gastroenterology 2012:143:3, 844-857
Complications of Colonoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2011:74:745-752
The role of endoscopy in patients with anorectal disorders
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;72:1117-1123
The Role of Endoscopy in the Management of Obscure GI Bleeding
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;72:471-479
The Role of Endoscopy in the Management of Patients with Diarrhea
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:887-892
The role of endoscopy in the management of patients with known and suspected colonic obstruction and pseudo-obstruction
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 71:669-679
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
CA Cancer J Clin 2008;58:130–160
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
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
Biliary and Pancreatic Endoscopy
The role of endoscopy in the evaluation and treatment of patients with biliary neoplasia
Gastrointest Endosc 2013:77:167-174
Complications of ERCP
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:75:467-473
Role of EUS for the evaluation of mediastinal adenopathy
Gastrointest Endosc 2011:74:240-245
The Role of Endoscopy in the Evaluation of Suspected Choledocholithiasis
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:1-9
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
Role of Endoscopy in the Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Pancreaticobiliary Malignancy
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;58:643-649
Guidelines for Credentialing and Granting Privileges for Endoscopic Ultrasound
Gastrointest Endosc 2001;54:811-814
Reviewed and reapproved 1/11
Establishment of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Areas
Minimum Staffing Requirements for the Performance of GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;72:469-470
Ethnic Issues in Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:1108-1111
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
Open Access Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;56:793-795
Reviewed and reapproved 11/09
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
Miscellaneous
Appropriate use of GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2012:75:1127-1131
Tissue Sampling and Analysis
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;57:811-816
Suggestions? Do you have a suggestion for a clinical guideline or technology review topic that would be valuable? Email your input to Liz O’Keefe, Assistant Manager, Research and Quality, at lokeefe@asge.org.
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.