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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 25, 2016; 8(8): 362-367
Published online Apr 25, 2016. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i8.362
Published online Apr 25, 2016. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i8.362
Impact of endoscopic ultrasound quality assessment on improving endoscopic ultrasound reports and procedures
Ryan Schwab, Jesse Lachter, Department of Gastroenterology, Rambam Healthcare Campus, Haifa 35000, Israel
Eugene Pahk, Department of Gastroenterology, Technion Medical School, Haifa 35000, Israel
Author contributions: Schwab R analyzed data and performed research; Pahk E wrote the manuscript and edited; Lachter J designed the research and edited.
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Correspondence to: Eugene Pahk, BS, Department of Gastroenterology, Technion Medical School, 21 Sharl Luts No.6, Haifa 35000, Israel. eugenepahk@gmail.com
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Received: November 29, 2015
Peer-review started: November 30, 2015
First decision: December 22, 2015
Revised: December 30, 2015
Accepted: February 23, 2016
Article in press: February 24, 2016
Published online: April 25, 2016
Peer-review started: November 30, 2015
First decision: December 22, 2015
Revised: December 30, 2015
Accepted: February 23, 2016
Article in press: February 24, 2016
Published online: April 25, 2016
Core Tip
Core tip: Consistent implementation of these endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) quality indicators by endosonographers facilitates effective high-quality EUS procedures by ensuring comprehensive procedural documentation while also limiting error.