Clin Endosc.  2012 Sep;45(3):217-219.

Upper Endoscopy in International Digestive Endoscopy Network 2012: Towards Upper End of Quality

• Choi IJ

Abstract

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is the most basic part of endoscopy field. Although old and basic procedures are still in use, a line of innovative techniques and devices are being introduced to allow much complex and difficult procedures in endoscopy unit. High quality upper endoscopic procedures can replace or obviate surgical treatment. Selected reviews dealing with non-variceal upper GI bleeding, challenging esophageal stenting, endoscopic management of subpeithelial tumor, and endoscopic evaluation for candidate lesions of endoscopic submucosal dissection were selected among the topics from International Digestive Endoscopy Network 2012.

Keyword

Endoscopy; Hemorrhage; International Digestive Endoscopy Network

MeSH Terms

Endoscopy
Hemorrhage
Stents

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