First published on 06 Jul 2022
Palliative care remains suboptimal in advanced cirrhosis, in part relating to a lack of evidence-based interventions. Ascites remains the most common cirrhosis complication resulting in hospitalisation. Many patients with refractory ascites are not candidates for liver transplantation or transjugular intrahepatic […]
First published on 27 Jun 2022
To tackle the serious harms, up to and including death, associated with eating disorders it is crucial that more is done to identify them at the earliest stage possible so that the appropriate care and treatment can be provided. The […]
First published on 25 May 2022
JAG, in collaboration with stakeholders representing BSG, ACPGBI and AUGIS, have issued guidance for endoscopy services regularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen the emergence of highly transmissible variants and the the roll out of vaccination that has reduced […]
First published on 23 May 2022
Background This interim guidance relates to the screening of patients with compensated cirrhosis to identify varices. It replaces the previous interim guidance in 2020 when elective NHS services, including routine endoscopy, were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many […]
First published on 29 Apr 2022
The BSG/BASL NAFLD special interest group have developed a series of evidence based quality standard recommendations, with the aim of improving the care of people with NAFLD. It is known that NAFLD is common, affecting 25% of the UK population […]
First published on 25 Apr 2022
Wilson’s disease is an autosomal-recessive disorder of copper metabolism with hepatic, neurological, psychiatric, ophthalmological, haematological, renal, and rheumatological manifestations. Making a diagnosis can be challenging given that no single test can confirm or exclude the disease, and diagnostic delays are […]
First published on 22 Feb 2022
This quality standard covers the management of colorectal (bowel) cancer in adults. It includes managing local disease and secondary tumours (metastatic disease). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. In February 2022, this quality standard updated and replaced the […]
First published on 15 Feb 2021
The Report of a Working Party of the British Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy Committee Summary 1. Decontamination of endoscopes should be undertaken by staff trained and educated in the procedures within dedicated and well-designed rooms. There should be one- way […]
First published on 17 Jul 2020
Heartburn is experienced by many people on a regular basis and therefore, is often dismissed as not worth visiting a GP about. However, there can be serious implications for people suffering regular heartburn symptoms and patients are advised to read […]
First published on 24 Jun 2020
In this British Society of Gastroenterology endorsed guidance document, we have developed a consensus framework for the investigation and management of immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced enterocolitis. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are a novel class of cancer treatment that have improved outcomes for […]