Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	42411
Country	Japan

Category	Medicine, Research & Experimental
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Radiation exposure during image-guided endoscopic procedures: The next quality indicator for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Shiro Hayashi, Mamoru Takenaka, Makoto Hosono and Tsutomu Nishida
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Tsutomu Nishida, MD, PhD, Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Toyonaka Municipal Hospital, 4-14-1 Shibahara,, Toyonaka 560-8565, Osaka, Japan. tnishida.gastro@gmail.com
Key Words	Quality indicator; Fluoroscopic procedures; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; Diagnostic reference levels; Radiation exposure
Core Tip	Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopan¬crea¬tography (ERCP) is one of the most frequently performed image-guided procedures in gastrointestinal endos¬copy. Among several quality measures of endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, radiation exposure is still not well documented. In the general population, medical radiation exposure is of great concern because of its rapid increase and potential carcinogenesis. International organizations have esta¬blished diagnostic reference levels for proper use, which are now global standards. Therefore, radiation exposure represents the next quality indicator for ERCP. We must understand the adverse effects, the requirements for protection and other influencing factors. This knowledge will help us to protect patients, medical staff and endoscopists.
Citation	Hayashi S, Takenaka M, Hosono M, Nishida T. Radiation exposure during image-guided endoscopic procedures: The next quality indicator for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. World J Clin Cases 2018; 6(16): 1087-1093

Received	2018-09-25 03:33
Peer-Review Started	2018-09-25 06:50
To Make the First Decision	2018-10-15 01:56
Return for Revision	2018-10-15 02:30
Revised	2018-10-23 03:19
Second Decision	2018-11-01 02:11
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2018-11-01 04:59
Articles in Press	2018-11-01 04:59
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2018-11-07 18:23
Typeset the Manuscript	2018-12-07 04:21

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