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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 7, 2006; 12(25): 3953-3964
Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3953
Published online Jul 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i25.3953
Current issues in endoscope reprocessing and infection control during gastrointestinal endoscopy
Douglas B Nelson, Staff Physician in Gastroenterology, Minneapolis VA Medical Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States
Lawrence F Muscarella, Director, Research and Development, Chief, Infection Control, Custom Ultrasonics, Inc
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Douglas B Nelson, MD, VA Medical Center (111D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States. douglas.nelson@med.va.gov
Telephone: +1-612-4674106 Fax: +1-612-7252248
Received: May 10, 2006
Revised: May 25, 2006
Accepted: June 1, 2006
Published online: July 7, 2006
Revised: May 25, 2006
Accepted: June 1, 2006
Published online: July 7, 2006
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to review the evidence regarding transmission of infection during gastrointestinal endoscopy, factors important in endoscope reprocessing and infection control, areas to focus on to improve compliance, and recent developments and advances in the field.
Keywords: Endoscopy; Infection; Disinfection; Reprocessing; Infection control