Trainee colonoscopists fulfil quality standards for the detection of adenomatous polyps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The detection of adenomatous lesions is a major indicator for quality and competence in colonoscopy. Little is known about adenoma detection rates (ADR) of endoscopy trainees. The aim of our study was to investigate the performance of trainee colonoscopists in detecting adenomas and to depict the shape of adenoma detection learning curves during apprenticeship.

Methods

We retrospectively investigated a prospectively maintained database of a single tertiary referral center to reveal colonoscopies performed by trainee endoscopists during 2001 and 2013. Colonoscopy reports were chronologically retrieved and separately analyzed for each trainee. Using cumulative curves, courses of trainee's Adenoma detection rates (ADR) during apprenticeship were displayed. Additional

SUBMITTER: Klare P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4347549 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature