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Quality indicators of endoscopic ultrasound in the pancreatobiliary system: a brief review of current guidelines

  • Sung Yong Han (Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Hyung Ku Chon (Division of Biliopancreas, Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Seong-Hun Kim (Department of Internal Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital) ;
  • Sang Hyub Lee (Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2023.03.01
  • Accepted : 2023.03.31
  • Published : 2024.03.30
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Abstract

Since its development, the use of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in the pancreas and the biliary tract has become increasingly important. The accuracy of EUS varies depending on the experience of the endoscopist. Hence, quality control measures using appropriate indicators are required to reduce these variations. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy have announced the EUS quality indicators. Here, we reviewed the quality indicators of the EUS procedure in the current published guidelines.

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