Endoscopy in Premalignant and Malignant Conditions of the Stomach

ASGE has updated its guideline on endoscopic procedures indicated in specific situations where gastric malignancy is present or may develop.

Sponsoring Organization: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)

Target Audience: Gastroenterologists, oncologists, and other clinicians caring for patients with malignant or premalignant conditions of the stomach

Background and Objective

Recent studies have provided information on the natural history and benefit of endoscopy in patients with or at risk for gastric malignancies. This guideline provides graded evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic management of premalignant and malignant gastric conditions.

Key Recommendations

Perform biopsy or resection of gastric polyps: Resection is indicated for all adenomatous polyps, hyperplastic polyps ≥0.5 cm, and fundic gland polyps ≥1 cm, and sampling or resection is indicated in p…

Reviewing Author

David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)

Disclosures

Nothing to disclose