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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2013; 5(4): 169-173
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.169

Table 1 Endoscopy claims against gastroenterologists (1985 to 2006) n (%)

Etiology of claims	Frequency (n = 341)
Improper performance	175 (51.3)
Diagnosis error (failure, incorrect)	59 (17.3)
Meritless (no clear evidence)	35 (10.3)
Failure to supervise or monitor	17 (4.9)
Not indicated/contraindicated	14 (4.1)
Failure to recognize complication	12 (3.5)
Failure to communicate with patient	6 (1.8)
Delay in performance	4 (1.2)
Others	19 (5.6)

Citation: Hernandez LV, Klyve D, Regenbogen SE. Malpractice claims for endoscopy. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2013; 5(4): 169-173
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v5/i4/169.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.169