title: Radiation protection in digestive endoscopy: European Society of Digestive Endoscopy (ESGE) guideline.
abstract: This article expresses the current view of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) about radiation protection for endoscopic procedures, in particular endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Particular cases, including pregnant women and pediatric patients, are also discussed. This Guideline was developed by a group of endoscopists and medical physicists to ensure that all aspects of radiation protection are adequately dealt with. A two-page executive summary of evidence statements and recommendations is provided. The target readership for this Guideline mostly includes endoscopists, anesthesiologists, and endoscopy assistants who may be exposed to X-rays during endoscopic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Service of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland. jmdumonceau@hotmail.com
authors.forename: J-M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Dumonceau
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Garcia-Fernandez
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Verdun
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Carinou
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Donadille
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Damilakis
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mouzas
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Paraskeva
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ruiz-Lopez
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Struelens
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tsapaki
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vanhavere
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Valatas
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sans-Merce
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards*; D049448:Cholangiopancreatography, Magnetic Resonance; D019160:Endosonography; D005260:Female; D005374:Filtration; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000032:analysis*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011834:Radiation Monitoring / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000592:standards*; D013557:Switzerland