Clinical Practice Guidelines for Endoscope Reprocessing.

Author: Hyun Jin OH ¹ ; Jin Su KIM
Author Information

1. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. jinsu23@naver.com
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Endoscopy; Reprocessing; Guideline
MeSH: Diagnosis; Endoscopes*; Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal; Endoscopy; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Mass Screening
From:Clinical Endoscopy 2015;48(5):364-368
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Gastrointestinal endoscopy is effective and safe for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal disease. However, issues regarding endoscope-transmitted infections are emerging. Many countries have established and continuously revise guidelines for endoscope reprocessing in order to prevent infections. While there are common processes used in endoscope reprocessing, differences exist among these guidelines. It is important that the reprocessing of gastrointestinal endoscopes be carried out in accordance with the recommendations for each step of the process.