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American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Technology Assessment on Image-Enhanced Endoscopy

2007; Elsevier BV; Volume: 134; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1053/j.gastro.2007.10.062

1528-0012

Tonya Kaltenbach, Yasushi Sano, Shai Friedland, Roy Soetikno,

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment

This document presents the official recommendations of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Technology Assessment on “Image-Enhanced Endoscopy.” It was approved by the Clinical Practice and Economics Committee on August 3, 2007, and by the AGA Institute Governing Board September 27, 2007. This document presents the official recommendations of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Technology Assessment on “Image-Enhanced Endoscopy.” It was approved by the Clinical Practice and Economics Committee on August 3, 2007, and by the AGA Institute Governing Board September 27, 2007. The Technology Assessment on Image-Enhanced Endoscopy developed under the aegis of the AGA Institute and its Clinical Practice and Economics Committee (CPEC) was approved by the AGA Institute Governing Board. The data used to formulate these recommendations are derived from the data available at the time of their creation and may be supplemented and updated as new information is assimilated. These recommendations are intended for adult patients, with the intent of suggesting preferred approaches to specific medical issues or problems. They are based upon the interpretation and assimilation of scientifically valid research, derived from a comprehensive review of published literature. Ideally, the intent is to provide evidence based upon prospective, randomized placebo-controlled trials; however, when this is not possible the use of experts’ consensus may occur. The recommendations are intended to apply to healthcare providers of all specialties. It is important to stress that these recommendations should not be construed as a standard of care. The AGA Institute stresses that the final decision regarding the care of the patient should be made by the physician with a focus on all aspects of the patient’s current medical situation.