How to measure quality in endoscopic ultrasound

Ann Transl Med. 2018 Jul;6(13):266. doi: 10.21037/atm.2018.03.36.

Abstract

Quality is a key focus for gastrointestinal endoscopy and main international gastroenterology societies instituted specific task forces focused on this issue. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) represents one of the most fascinating fields to explore in gastrointestinal endoscopy due to its relatively limited availability out of high-volume centers. This leads to a particular need to define widely accepted quality indicators (QIs) and the ways to measure them. The current manuscript reviews these indicators in light of their impact on common clinical practice.

Keywords: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); fine-needle aspiration (FNA); outcome; performance.

Publication types

  • Review