Prospective comparison of deep versus moderate sedation in polyp and adenoma detection rate

We read with interest the article by Turse et  al.1 The authors report, in a retrospective study, that deep sedation (DS) had no benefit compared with moderate sedation (MS) for adenoma detection rate (ADR) and polyp detection rate (PDR) in average-risk patients undergoing screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer. The study populations were similar for both groups, including relatively healthy patients. A highlighted strength of the study was that the focus on average-risk patients examined at the same center minimized possible confounding factors of prior investigations.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research