Uptake and barriers for implementation of the resect and discard strategy: an international survey.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  Optical real-time diagnosis (= resect-and-discard strategy) is an alternative to histopathology for diminutive colorectal polyps. However, clinical adoption of this approach seems sparse. We were interested in evaluating potential clinical uptake and barriers for implementation of this approach. Methods  We conducted an international survey using the "Google forms" platform. Nine endoscopy societies distributed the survey. Survey questions measured current clinical uptake and barriers for implementing the resect-and-discard strategy , perceived cancer risk associated with diminutive polyps and potential concerns with using CT-colonography as follow-up, as well as non-resection of diminutive polyps. Results  Eight hundred and eight endoscopists participated in the

SUBMITTER: Willems P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7165012 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature