Adenoma and Polyp Detection Rates in Colonoscopy according to Indication.

Conclusions: Prevalence of polyps and adenomas differs based on colonoscopy indication. Adenoma detection is highest in surveillance and more commonly detected in the proximal colon. For quality assurance, distinct ADR and PDR targets may need to be established for different colonoscopy indications. PMID: 29445393 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29445393?dopt=Abstract

Source: Gastroenterology Research and Practice - February 16, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterol Res Pract Source Type: research