Prospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2023; 15(9): 564-573
Published online Sep 16, 2023. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i9.564
Table 2 The feasibility, safety, operation time of Endoscopic Ruler, and the agreement on diagnosing large oesophageal varices between endoscopists and Endoscopic Ruler
OutcomePatients (n = 120)
Primary outcome
    Technical success of Endoscopic Ruler, n (%)120 (100.00%)
Secondary outcomes
    Adverse events, n (%)0 (0.00%)
    Operation time (min), median (IQR)3.00 (3.00)
    Kappa value0.52 (95%CI: 0.31- 0.73)

  • Citation: Huang YF, Hu SJ, Bu Y, Li YL, Deng YH, Hu JP, Yang SQ, Shen Q, McAlindon M, Shi RC, Li XQ, Song TY, Qi HL, Jiao TW, Liu MY, He F, Zhu J, Ma B, Yu XB, Guo JY, Yu YH, Yong HJ, Yao WT, Ye T, Wang H, Dong WF, Liu JG, Wei Q, Tian J, Li XG, Dray X, Qi XL. Endoscopic Ruler for varix size measurement: A multicenter pilot study. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15(9): 564-573
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v15/i9/564.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v15.i9.564