Optimal endoscopic localization of colorectal neoplasms: a comparison of rural versus urban documentation practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colonoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing colorectal neoplasms. However, colonoscopy is often repeated preoperatively due to non-standard documentation and inconsistent practices by index endoscopists. Repeat endoscopies result in treatment delays and can increase risks of complications. National consensus recommendations were recently developed for optimal endoscopic colorectal lesion localization. We aimed to assess baseline colonoscopy practice differences from the new recommendations with a focus on geographical variability in report quality between urban and rural referral sites.

Methods

We performed a retrospective review of patients who underwent elective surgery for colorectal neoplasms at a single institution in Winnipeg between 2007-2020. We compar

SUBMITTER: El-Kefraoui C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10052793 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature