Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  2008 Dec;37(6):393-402.

Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (KSGE) Guidelines for Credentialing and Granting Previleges for Capsule Endoscopy

• Gut Image Study Group
• Lim YJ
• Moon JS
• Chang DK
• Jang BI
• Chun HJ
• Choi MG

Abstract

Capsule endoscope is self-contained videoendoscopy device that transmit images of the gastrointestinal tract to an external receiver. Capsule endoscopy has become a very important tool for diagnosing of small bowel disorders. Upcoming capsule endoscopy techniques for the investigation of esophageal, stomach, and colon may render it promising technique for these organs as well. This document is intended to provide the principles by which credentialing organizations may create practical guidelines for granting privileges to perform capsule endoscopy. KSGE recommends that the use of capsule endoscopy be limited to practitioners already competent and privileged to perform standard upper and lower endoscopy and who have extensive experience viewing gastrointestinal mucosa. KSGE recommends additional specific training in capsule endoscopy as well as review of the 20 procedures to verify competence. KSGE also admitted formal fellowship training having a familiarity with the hardware and software systems and interpretation of the at least 10 cases under the supervision of professor in capsule endoscopy during GI fellowship.

Keyword

Capsule Endoscopy; Guidelines

MeSH Terms

Capsule Endoscopes
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon
Credentialing
Endoscopy
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Fellowships and Scholarships
Financing, Organized
Gastrointestinal Tract
Mental Competency
Mucous Membrane
Organization and Administration
Recognition (Psychology)
Stomach