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Preprocedural considerations in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Emmanuel C Gorospe1, Amy S Oxentenko

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

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|September 5, 2013
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Open-access endoscopy allows direct referrals for gastrointestinal procedures, improving efficiency. This review guides primary care physicians on managing anticoagulation, antibiotics, sedation, and bowel prep for safe open-access endoscopy.

Keywords:
ASGEAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal EndoscopyCrClEGDERCPEUSFNAOAEPEGPEJcreatinine clearanceendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyendoscopic ultrasonographyesophagogastroduodenoscopyfine-needle aspirationopen-access endoscopypercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomypercutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy

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Published on: July 11, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopy
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Open-access endoscopy enables direct patient referrals for gastrointestinal procedures by non-gastroenterologists.
  • This model is recognized for enhanced cost-effectiveness and time efficiency compared to traditional preprocedural consultations.
  • Ensuring procedural safety and appropriate indications in open-access settings is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize current guidelines for four common preprocedural issues in open-access gastrointestinal endoscopy.
  • To assist primary care physicians in managing patients undergoing open-access endoscopy.
  • To promote safe and clinically appropriate endoscopic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current guidelines and literature pertaining to open-access endoscopy.
  • Focus on four key preprocedural challenges: anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy, prophylactic antibiotics, sedation, and bowel preparation.
  • Synthesis of information to provide practical guidance for primary care physicians.

Main Results:

  • Guidelines exist for managing anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in open-access endoscopy.
  • Evidence supports specific indications for prophylactic antibiotic use.
  • Recommendations are available for anesthesia-assisted sedation and optimizing bowel preparation.
  • These guidelines address common preprocedural issues encountered by referring physicians.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to established guidelines facilitates safe and effective open-access endoscopy.
  • Primary care physicians can confidently manage key preprocedural issues with appropriate guidance.
  • Open-access endoscopy, when managed correctly, offers a valuable and efficient approach to gastrointestinal procedures.