Tag: Colonoscopy
Computer-Aided Detection Colonoscopies Tied to Improved Adenoma Detection Rate
Similar average advanced colorectal neoplasia per colonoscopy seen with CADe-enhanced and conventional colonoscopy
GLP-1 RA Use Linked to Retained Gastric Contents During Endoscopies
17.4 percent in GLP-1 RA group undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopies had food retention versus none in the control group
GLP-1 RA Use Linked to Lower Quality of Bowel Preparation
More patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists require repeat colonoscopy due to poor bowel prep
Offering Choice of CRC Screening Increases Completion Rates
Rate of CRC screening improved within six months for those offered FIT only or a choice of coloscopy or FIT
Detection of Serrated Polyps Improved With Propofol During Colonoscopy
In restricted sample using propensity score adjustment, significant association only seen for serrated polyps
Surveillance Colonoscopy Rarely IDs Cancer in Older Adults
Yields higher among patients with a prior advanced adenoma but do not vary significantly with age
Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rate Low Within Six Months of Abnormal Stool Test
Quality performance measure that tracks rates of follow-up within six months of abnormal SBT result is feasible, valid, reliable
Additional Benefit Seen for Colonoscopy Versus Sigmoidoscopy
In recent study, fewer CRC cases and deaths per 100,000 person-years were observed
AI Does Not Improve Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia Detection Rate
But review shows computer-aided detection can increase adenoma detection rate versus standard colonoscopy
Common Cancer Screenings May Not Extend Life Longevity
Meta-analysis only shows a 110-day survival benefit for colorectal cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy
