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Endoscopist experience impacts esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) reliability. Less experienced doctors had more false-negative EGD results, highlighting the need for ongoing training and clear authorization standards.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Medical Diagnostics
Endoscopic Procedures

Background:

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a common diagnostic procedure.
Standardizing EGD interpretation is crucial for patient care.
Observer variability can affect diagnostic accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the inter-observer reliability of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) findings.
To investigate the correlation between endoscopist experience and EGD reliability.
To identify factors influencing diagnostic accuracy in EGD.

Main Methods:

A comparative study involving 71 patients undergoing EGD.
Two independent endoscopists documented separate protocols for each EGD.
Analysis of disagreement rates and correlation with endoscopist experience levels.

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Main Results:

An overall disagreement rate of 32% was observed between endoscopists.
Endoscopists with less than 500 EGDs had a significantly higher rate of false-negative results.
No significant difference in false-negative rates was found between trainees and intermediate-experience groups.

Conclusions:

Endoscopist experience level is a significant factor in EGD reliability.
The findings suggest a need for enhanced training programs for endoscopists.
Clearer authorization criteria based on experience may improve diagnostic consistency.