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Review
. 2017 Jul;50(4):322-327.
doi: 10.5946/ce.2017.077. Epub 2017 Jul 31.

Training in Endoscopy: Colonoscopy

Hyun Joo Jang  1
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Review

Training in Endoscopy: Colonoscopy

Hyun Joo Jang. Clin Endosc. 2017 Jul.

Abstract

Colonoscopy is effective in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal cancer (CRC). Interval cancers or post-colonoscopy CRCs, are cancers detected within the surveillance interval, or between 6-36 months after a clearing colonoscopy. The incidence of interval cancers is 3.4%-9.2% of all detected CRCs, as reported in population-based studies. Colonoscopy is a technically difficult procedure that is challenging to learn, and needs time and effort to gain competency. Therefore, trainee competence is a critical component of CRC screening and surveillance. Herein, we review the colonoscopy training methods and quality assessment metrics for colonoscopy competency.

Keywords: Colonoscopy; Education.

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Conflicts of Interest:The author has no financial conflicts of interest.

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