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ArticleThe Korean journal of internal medicine2025

Medical disputes involving lower gastrointestinal endoscopies: cases from the Korean Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency.

Eun Hye Oh, Jeong Eun Shin, Jun Yong Bae, Yoon Suk Lee, Yehyun Park, Yong Hwan Kwon, Chang Nyol Paik, Jun Kyu Lee, Tae Hee Lee

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Eun Hye OhDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea.
Jeong Eun ShinDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dankook University Hospital, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea.
Jun Yong BaeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Yoon Suk LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea.
Yehyun ParkDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Yong Hwan KwonDepartment of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Chang Nyol PaikDepartment of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea.
Jun Kyu LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea.
Tae Hee LeeInstitute for Digestive Research, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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Hanyang University 202300000001157Soonchunhyang University
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimsAs the number of lower gastrointestinal endoscopies and high-risk examinees increases, the incidence of adverse events associated with these endoscopies has also increased. Medical disputes and lawsuits related to adverse events are rapidly increasing.

methodsMedical disputes related to lower gastrointestinal endoscopy that had been filed in Korean Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency (K-medi) from April 2012 to August 2020 were evaluated with the corresponding medical records and written appraisal. Facilities, patients, procedures, adverse events, and outcome-related variables related to medical disputes were analyzed.

resultsAs the number of lower gastrointestinal endoscopies in Korea increases each year, the number of medical disputes related to lower gastrointestinal endoscopy appraised by K-medi has also increased yearly during the same period. Among the 121 cases analyzed, 86 (71.1%) were conciliated and 35 (28.9%) were cosigned by prosecution. Perforations accounted for the largest proportion of cases (93 cases, 76.9%). Most patients (n = 119, 98.3%) underwent non-emergent procedures, and only 10 (8.3%) underwent them for therapeutic purposes. Approximately one-fifth of the patients (n = 25, 20.7%) died.

conclusionThe number of medical disputes related to lower gastrointestinal endoscopy are increasing. To prevent this, it is important to review the data on existing cases and establish specific response guidelines.

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Dissent and DisputesEndoscopy, GastrointestinalAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNegotiatingRepublic of KoreaRetrospective StudiesColonoscopyMedical accidentsMedical errorsMedical litigationPatient safety

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PMID40360220
PMCPMC12081107

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