Endoscopy plays a significant role in a gastroenterologist’s practice. Unindicated or inappropriate endoscopies increase costs, take away resources from other patients, and may have a

This study looked at retained tissue in the endoscope after EGD and colonoscopy in which only cold forceps biopsies were performed. The study cases were

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) requires clear visualization of the upper gastrointestinal (UGI) mucosa, but there is no standardized method to assess mucosal visualization. Lesions are often missed

The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has released updated recommendations on the diagnosis and management of esophagogastric variceal hemorrhage. Of the 16 recommendations, all are

This study looked at reimbursement from Medicare for 10 commonly used EGD and colonoscopy codes as well as several inpatient and outpatient services over a

There are no current guidelines in the United States for gastric cancer screening, even with a high population of immigrants from Asian-Pacific countries. Studies have

Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus (BE). Several nonendoscopic techniques (sponge, capsule) have utilized biomarkers, such

The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) has issued recommendations on conditions that do not require routine surveillance. Those related to upper GI endoscopy include:

Here we present a case of a patient qualified for endosonographic evaluation of unspecific esophageal submucosal lesion (SEL). The lesion was detected during routine upper