Tag: Colonoscopy
Detection of Serrated Polyps Improved With Propofol During Colonoscopy
In restricted sample using propensity score adjustment, significant association only seen for serrated polyps
Surveillance Colonoscopy Rarely IDs Cancer in Older Adults
Yields higher among patients with a prior advanced adenoma but do not vary significantly with age
Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rate Low Within Six Months of Abnormal Stool Test
Quality performance measure that tracks rates of follow-up within six months of abnormal SBT result is feasible, valid, reliable
Additional Benefit Seen for Colonoscopy Versus Sigmoidoscopy
In recent study, fewer CRC cases and deaths per 100,000 person-years were observed
AI Does Not Improve Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia Detection Rate
But review shows computer-aided detection can increase adenoma detection rate versus standard colonoscopy
Common Cancer Screenings May Not Extend Life Longevity
Meta-analysis only shows a 110-day survival benefit for colorectal cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy
9-Minute Withdrawal Time Cuts Adenoma Miss Rate in Colonoscopy
9-minute m-WT significantly reduces adenoma and advanced adenoma miss rates without compromising detection
Educational DVD + Patient Navigation Increases Cancer Screenings in Rural Women
Combination intervention quadruples odds of breast, cervical, or colorectal screening in 12 months
Adenoma Detection Rate Inversely Linked to Postcolonoscopy CRC
Inverse association seen for ADR with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer incidence risk in FIT-based screening program setting
Cold Versus Hot Snare Polypectomy Cuts Risk for Delayed Bleeding
Compared with hot, cold snare polypectomy also tied to shorter mean polypectomy time and fewer emergency service visits
