Key Resources

ASGE Guidelines

ASGE evidence-based guidelines provide clinicians with recommendations for the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures of the digestive tract. Guidelines are not a substitute for physicians’ opinion on individual patients. Final decision on an intervention should always be based on local expertise and patient preferences.

All recommendations follow a rigorous process based on a systematic review of medical literature as outlined by the National Academy of Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine) standards for guideline development.

Whenever possible, guidelines are based on the GRADE (Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development and Evaluation) methodology.

Panels consist of content experts, stakeholders from other specialties, patient representatives, and members of the ASGE Standards of Practice (SOP) Committee.

Each recommendation is based on consideration of the best medical literature, the balance between risks and benefits, cost-effectiveness, patients’ values, and equity.

Panel members provide ongoing conflict of interest (COI) disclosures, including intellectual conflicts of interest, throughout the development and publication of all guidelines in accordance with the ASGE Policy for Managing Declared Conflicts of Interests.

ASGE strives to provide clinically relevant and practical recommendations, which can help standardize patient care and improve outcomes.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Customer Support at Info@asge.org.

The following 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.

Newly Published

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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GRADE Guidelines

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Upper GI

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Lower GI

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Biliary and Pancreatic Endoscopy

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Adverse Events

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Privileging and Credentialing

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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GI Endoscopy Unit Operations

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Screening and Surveillance in Premalignant Conditions

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Procedural Management in Endoscopy

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Miscellaneous

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Guidelines in Spanish

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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In Progress Guidelines

ASGE Guideline on the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis of indeterminate bile duct strictures

2023

ASGE Guideline on management of code status in the periendoscopic period

Estimated 2023

Quality in Endoscopy

Quality documents define the indicators of high-quality endoscopy and how to measure it. ASGE quality indicators are based on a rigorous review process which results in valid metrics for evaluating GI endoscopic procedures. 

Quality in Endoscopy

Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

Nov 15, 2016, 18:31 PM
Computerized medical literature searches were conducted from January 1980 (first year of approval of polyethylene glycol–electrolyte lavage solution [PEG-ELS]–based preparation by the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) up to August 2013 using MEDLINE, PubMed EMBASE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and ISI Web of knowledge. We used a highly sensitive search strategy to identify reports of randomized controlled trials9 with a combination of medical subject headings adapted to each database and text words related to colonoscopy and gastrointestinal agents, bowel preparation, generic name, and brand name. The complete search terms are available in Appendix A. Recursive searches and cross-referencing also were performed using a “similar articles” function; hand searches of articles were identified after an initial search. We included all fully published adult human studies in English or French.
Title : Optimizing adequacy of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy: Recommendations from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
Doi org link : http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2014.08.002
Volume : Gastrointest Endosc 2014;80:543–562
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Technology Assessments

Technology evaluations provide a review of existing, new, or emerging endoscopic technologies that have an impact on the practice of GI endoscopy. Evaluations are based on a literature review and a search of the MAUDE (U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health) database to identify the reported adverse events of a given technology. When financial guidance is indicated, the most recent coding data and list prices at the time of publication are provided.

Technology Assessments