FACTORS INFLUENCING THE MISSED DIAGNOSIS OF EARLY GASTRIC CANCER OR HIGH-GRADE DYSPLASIA

Endoscopy plays very important role in the diagnosis of gastric cancer. Unfortunately, early gastric cancer and HGD are often associated with subtle mucosal changes and can be easily overlooked. The aim of the current study was to determine the procedure and physician-related factors that influence the missed diagnosis of early gastric cancer or HGD.