The variation in post-endoscopy upper gastrointestinal cancer rates among endoscopy providers in England and associated factors: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-endoscopy upper gastrointestinal cancer (PEUGIC) is an important key performance indicator for endoscopy quality. We examined variation in PEUGIC rates among endoscopy providers in England and explored associated factors.

Methods

The was a population-based, retrospective, case-control study, examining data from National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service and Hospital Episode Statistics databases for esophageal and gastric cancers diagnosed between 2009 and 2018 in England. PEUGIC were cancers diagnosed 6 to 36 months after an endoscopy that did not diagnose cancer. Associated factors were identified using multivariable logistic regression analyses.

Results

The national PEUGIC rate was 8.5%, varying from 5% to 13% among endoscopy providers. Factor

SUBMITTER: Kamran U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11864345 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature