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Review
. 2023 Mar 10:11:goad009.
doi: 10.1093/gastro/goad009. eCollection 2023.

Key quality indicators in colonoscopy

Douglas K Rex  1
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Review

Key quality indicators in colonoscopy

Douglas K Rex. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf). .

Abstract

Many quality indicators have been proposed for colonoscopy, but most colonoscopists and endoscopy groups focus on measuring the adenoma detection rate and the cecal intubation rate. Use of proper screening and surveillance intervals is another accepted key indicator but it is seldom evaluated in clinical practice. Bowel preparation efficacy and polyp resection skills are areas that are emerging as potential key or priority indicators. This review summarizes and provides an update on key performance indicators for colonoscopy quality.

Keywords: adenoma detection rate; colonoscopy; polypectomy; post-polypectomy surveillance; quality.

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