Postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers are preventable: a population-based study

Conclusions
In our experience, 86.4% of all PCCRCs could be explained by procedural factors, especially missed lesions. Quality improvements in performance of colonoscopy, with special attention to the detection and resection of proximally located flat precursors, have the potential to prevent PCCRCs.

Source: Gut - May 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: le Clercq, C. M. C., Bouwens, M. W. E., Rondagh, E. J. A., Bakker, C. M., Keulen, E. T. P., de Ridder, R. J., Winkens, B., Masclee, A. A. M., Sanduleanu, S. Tags: Endoscopy, Colon cancer Colorectal cancer Source Type: research