Education and gastroenterology fellow knowledge about endoscopic mucosal resection of colon adenomas: a survey-based study

Autor: Shashank Garg, Sumant Inamdar, Benjamin Tharian, Thiruvengadam Muniraj, Harry R. Aslanian
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Endoscopy International Open, Vol 09, Iss 08, Pp E1227-E1233 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2364-3722
2196-9736
1490-8255
DOI: 10.1055/a-1490-8255
Popis: Background and study aims Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is an effective way to remove large (> 2 cm) colon adenomas. Training about it has not been standardized in fellowship programs. This study was aimed at evaluating the education and knowledge of gastroenterology fellows about EMR of colorectal adenomas. Methods Participation in this survey was offered to 1730 gastroenterology fellows in the United States during the academic year 2019 to 2020. The survey assessed endoscopic mucosal resection training and knowledge and was approved and administered by the American College of Gastroenterology. Results A total of 163 fellows (9.4 %) completed the survey. Only 85 fellows (52.1 %) reported receiving formal education in endoscopic mucosal resection. Fellow confidence was lowest regarding knowing electrosurgery unit settings. Fewer fellows correctly identified Paris 0-IIb (79, 48.5 %; P
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