Review paper<br>The importance of screening colonoscopy quality

Michał F. Kamiński; Jarosław Reguła

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Gastroenterology Review/Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny

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Review paper
The importance of screening colonoscopy quality

Michał F. Kamiński

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Jarosław Reguła

Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny 2007; 2 (6): 311–314

Online publish date: 2008/01/03

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Colonoscopy is a very promising screening tool as it allows not only early detection of colorectal cancer but also its prevention by removal of adenomatous precursor lesions. The effectiveness of colonoscopy in reducing colorectal cancer incidence and mortality requires appropriate clearance of the colon from neoplastic precursor lesions. Quality of colonoscopy, measured by adenoma detection rate, depends mainly on the individual colonoscopist’s skills and accuracy. A prerequisite for screening colonoscopy improvement is to be aware of the examination’s quality and to implement continuous quality improvement programmes.

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Review paperThe importance of screening colonoscopy quality

Michał F. Kamiński , Jarosław Reguła

colorectal cancer, screening, colonoscopy, quality

Review paper
The importance of screening colonoscopy quality

Michał F. Kamiński

,

Jarosław Reguła