Higher adenoma detection rates with endocuff-assisted colonoscopy - a randomized controlled multicenter trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The Endocuff is a device mounted on the tip of the colonoscope to help flatten the colonic folds during withdrawal. This study aimed to compare the adenoma detection rates between Endocuff-assisted (EC) colonoscopy and standard colonoscopy (SC).

Methods

This randomized prospective multicenter trial was conducted at four academic endoscopy units in Germany.

Participants

500 patients (235 males, median age 64[IQR 54-73]) for colon adenoma detection purposes were included in the study. All patients were either allocated to EC or SC. The primary outcome measure was the determination of the adenoma detection rates (ADR).

Results

The ADR significantly increased with the use of the Endocuff compared to standard colonoscopy (35.4%[95% confidence interval{CI}

SUBMITTER: Floer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4255000 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature