10.1055/b-0038-149308 7 Electrosurgical Principles for Endoscopy Louis M. Wong Kee Song and Michael B. Wallace 7.1 Introduction Electrosurgery is an integral part of many therapeutic applications in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Electrosurgical…
10.1055/b-0038-149302 1 Education and Training in Endoscopy Jürgen Hochberger, Jürgen Maiss, and Jonathan Cohen 1.1 Introduction Optimal patient care and quality outcomes are becoming increasingly important in clinical medicine. Specialist…
10.1055/b-0038-149311 10 Endoscopic Complications Daniel Blero and Jacques Devière 10.1 Introduction An endoscopic complication can be defined as an adverse event that requires a deviation from the initial plan for…
10.1055/b-0038-149306 5 Design of the Endoscopy Suite Hans-Dieter Allescher 5.1 Introduction Endoscopic techniques continue to develop rapidly, and a myriad of other diagnostic imaging modalities have become more and more…
10.1055/b-0038-149312 11 Anticoagulation and Endoscopy Eduardo Rodrigues-Pinto and Todd H. Baron 11.1 Introduction Anticoagulation and endoscopy often go hand in hand, and management of antithrombotic therapy in patients undergoing endoscopic…
10.1055/b-0038-149309 8 Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Endoscopy Mouen A. Khashab and Brooks D. Cash 8.1 Introduction Antibiotic prophylaxis in endoscopy plays a critical role in minimization of infectious complications associated with…
10.1055/b-0038-149307 6 Cleaning and Disinfection in Endoscopy Bret T. Petersen 6.1 Introduction Cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes are critical safety and quality tasks that all gastrointestinal endoscopy departments must be…
10.1055/b-0038-149305 4 Patient Preparation and Sedation for Endoscopy T. Wehrmann 4.1 Introduction Sedation in endoscopy is drug-induced reduction of the patients’ consciousness. The aim of sedation in endoscopic procedures is…
10.1055/b-0038-149304 3 Informed Consent for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Andrew E. Axon and Anthony T. R. Axon 3.1 Introduction Informed consent for gastrointestinal endoscopy is an essential part of a quality endoscopy…
10.1055/b-0038-149303 2 The Value of Clinical Research Michael B. Wallace and Peter D. Siersema 2.1 Introduction In this review, we will cover major topics relevant to the performance and communication…
