Colonoscopic Withdrawal Times and Adenoma Detection during Screening Colonoscopy

In this study of 12 experienced gastroenterologists who performed colonoscopic screening, the duration of withdrawal of the colonoscope varied widely among physicians. Rates of detection of polyps were higher among endoscopists who took more time. These findings suggest that the effectiveness of col...

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Published in:	The New England journal of medicine Vol. 355; no. 24; pp. 2533 - 2541
Main Authors:	Barclay, Robert L, Vicari, Joseph J, Doughty, Andrea S, Johanson, John F, Greenlaw, Roger L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Boston, MA Massachusetts Medical Society 14.12.2006
Subjects:	Adenoma - diagnosis Adenoma - pathology Adenomatous Polyps - diagnosis Biological and medical sciences Clinical Competence Clinical medicine Colonic Neoplasms - diagnosis Colonic Neoplasms - pathology Colonoscopy Colonoscopy - methods Colonoscopy - standards Colorectal cancer Data collection Digestive system. Abdomen Endoscopy Female Gastroenterology General aspects Humans Informed consent Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Polyethylene glycol Population Quality of Health Care Review boards Studies Time Factors Medicine Colonoscopy Benign neoplasm Adenoma Diagnosis Endoscopy Medical screening Detection
ISSN:	0028-4793, 1533-4406, 1533-4406
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