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[Efficiency criteria for endoscopic diagnostic in upper gastrointestinal bleeding].
G Dimofte1, A Isloi, I Grigoraş
1Clinica I Chirurgie, Facultatea de Medicină, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr. T. Popa Iaşi.
Summary
Emergency endoscopy for upper gastrointestinal bleeding presents challenges during learning curves. This study identifies key issues like incomplete evaluations and diagnostic errors in 512 patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic procedures
- Medical diagnostics
Context:
- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a significant clinical concern.
- Emergency endoscopy is crucial for diagnosis and management.
- Transition periods in healthcare settings can introduce challenges.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficiency and identify difficulties in emergency endoscopy for upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
- To analyze the impact of a learning curve on endoscopic procedures.
- To assess specific performance metrics including incomplete evaluations and diagnostic errors.
Summary:
- This retrospective study analyzed 512 patients with upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage undergoing emergency endoscopy.
- Key findings include a 14% incomplete evaluation rate, 3% diagnostic error rate, and 24.2% of cases with no detectable source.
- Causes for these issues and their evolution during the study period were discussed.
Impact:
- Highlights areas for improvement in emergency endoscopy protocols.
- Informs training strategies to mitigate learning curve effects.
- Aids in optimizing diagnostic yield and patient management for upper GI bleeding.