Longer observation time increases adenoma detection in the proximal colon - a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and study aims

Longer observation times are associated with increased adenoma detection rates (ADR) in the entire colon. However, adenomas in the proximal colon are at risk of being missed during colonoscopy. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of observation time on detection of adenomatous polyps in the proximal colon.

Patients and methods

This was a prospective study at a university hospital in Germany. Colonoscopies were conducted using magnetic endoscope imaging (MEI) in order to determine the exact position of the scope. Exact observation times spent for the detection of polyps in the proximal and distal colon segments were assessed. The primary outcome was adenoma detection in the proximal colon. ROC curves were generated in order to test th

SUBMITTER: Klare P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5718907 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature