Prevalence of endoscopy-related injuries and their impact on clinical practice: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion ERIs, including carpal tunnel syndrome, de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, and endoscopy-related pain, are very common. These injuries can be severe, requiring surgery, and lead to loss of productivity. Most gastroenterologists report an unmet need for training in the proper ergonomics of endoscopy. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Endoscopy - April 25, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Singh, Achintya D. Aggarwal, Nishant Mohan, Babu P. Madhu, Deepak Song, Gengqing Bhatt, Amit Chahal, Prabhleen Landsman, Marc Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research