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P Popa1, D I Gheonea1, A Săftoiu1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Research Center of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania.
Current Health Sciences Journal
|July 13, 2019
Summary
Improving colonoscopy quality is crucial for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Key indicators like adenoma detection rate (ADR) help reduce interval cancers caused by suboptimal procedures.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Colonoscopy is a primary method for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Limitations in visualizing lesions, particularly in the right colon, highlight areas for improvement.
- Colonoscopy quality is affected by preparation, withdrawal time, endoscopist expertise, and equipment performance.
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