Application of appropriate indications for upper endoscopy (EGD) should conserve limited endoscopic resources. To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and European Panel on the Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guidelines in selecting patients referred for an upper endoscopy relative to the detection of gastro-oesophageal cancer.

Appropriateness of the indication for upper endoscopy: a meta-analysis

Hassan, Cesare;
2010-01-01

Abstract

Application of appropriate indications for upper endoscopy (EGD) should conserve limited endoscopic resources. To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and European Panel on the Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guidelines in selecting patients referred for an upper endoscopy relative to the detection of gastro-oesophageal cancer.
2010
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal
Patient Selection
Adult
Age Factors
Esophageal Neoplasms
False Positive Reactions
Humans
Middle Aged
Practice Guidelines as Topic
ROC Curve
Referral and Consultation
Stomach Neoplasms
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