Issues on colonoscopy quality are crucial to reduce the advanced neoplasia miss rate of colonoscopy. Recently, a >6-min withdrawal time has been recommended. However, the relative prevalence of polyp detected during insertion and withdrawal phases of colonoscopy is unknown. Therefore, we designed this prospective, endoscopic study.

Detection of colonic polyps according to insertion/withdrawal phases of colonoscopy

Hassan, Cesare;
2009-01-01

Abstract

Issues on colonoscopy quality are crucial to reduce the advanced neoplasia miss rate of colonoscopy. Recently, a >6-min withdrawal time has been recommended. However, the relative prevalence of polyp detected during insertion and withdrawal phases of colonoscopy is unknown. Therefore, we designed this prospective, endoscopic study.
2009
Adult
Aged
Aged
80 and over
Colonic Polyps
Colonoscopy
Humans
Middle Aged
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