Quality in colonoscopy: European perspectives and practice

Colin J. Rees, Praveen T. Rajasekhar, Matthew D. Rutter, Evelein Dekker

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Abstract

Colonoscopy is the 'gold standard' investigation of the colon. High quality colonoscopy is essential to diagnose early cancer and reduce its incidence through the detection and removal of pre-malignant adenomas. In this review, we discuss the key components of a high quality colonoscopy, review methods for improving quality, emerging technologies that have the potential to improve quality and highlight areas for future work
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)29-47
JournalExpert review of gastroenterology & hepatology
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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