Endoscopy 2017; 49(04): v10
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-104193
Video Comment
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Video Comment on Hiroyuki Odagiri et al.

Further Information

Publication History

Publication Date:
28 March 2017 (online)

 

    Hiroyuki Odagiri et al. Hospital volume and adverse events following esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection in Japan

    This nationwide database study from Japan reviewed 12 899 esophageal ESD procedures and demonstrated a significant association between volume of esophageal ESD procedures and occurrence of complications. Further studies are needed to refine the risk factors contributing to the higher rate of adverse events among low-volume hospitals.

    Quality:

    #