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Algorithm for the management of endoscopic perforations: a quality improvement project.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21637265     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Perforations are an uncommon but serious complication of endoscopy. Although they are well recognized, no universally accepted strategy for their management exists. The need for management algorithms in situations that call for multiple interventions in a short time, with coordinated effort encompassing multiple providers from different specialties, has long been recognized, but no such clinical care pathway has been developed for the management of endoscopic perforations. Since perforations are uncommon, a predetermined plan of action can streamline patient management. Furthermore, such a plan demonstrates preparedness on the part of the gastroenterologist. We developed an endoscopic perforation management strategy based on the best available scientific evidence and our specific resources. We report our experience in the hope that it may form a useful framework for gastroenterologists attempting to do the same at their own institution.
Authors:
Lukasz Kowalczyk; Chris E Forsmark; Kfır Ben-David; Mihir S Wagh; Shailendra Chauhan; Dennis Collins; Peter V Draganov
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of gastroenterology     Volume:  106     ISSN:  1572-0241     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Gastroenterol.     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-06-03     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0421030     Medline TA:  Am J Gastroenterol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1022-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
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