How to predict a high rate of inappropriateness for upper endoscopy in an endoscopic centre?

L Buri, Giuseppe Bersani, Cesare Hassan, Marcello Anti, Marco Bianco, L Cipolletta, E Di Giulio, G Di Matteo, L Familiari, L Ficano, P Loriga, S Morini, V Pietropaolo, A Zambelli, Eugenia Grossi, M Intraligi, F Tessari, M. Buscema

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Abstract

Inappropriateness of upper endoscopy (EGD) indication causes decreased diagnostic yield. Our aim of was to identify predictors of appropriateness rate for EGD among endoscopic centres.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)624-628
Number of pages5
JournalDigestive and Liver Disease
Volume42
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Selection
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • ROC Curve
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

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