Quality assurance in colonoscopy for colorectal cancer diagnosis

Abstract Colonoscopy can prevent colorectal cancer, but its effectiveness is diminished by operator-dependent factors. Therefore, quality assurance programs should be implemented in all colonoscopy practices. Adherence to quality performance measures varies among different countries, and physicians...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of surgical oncology 2011-01, Vol.37 (1), p.10-15
Hauptverfasser:	Macken, E, Moreels, T, Vannoote, J, Siersema, P.D, Van Cutsem, E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adenomatous Polyps - diagnosis Adenomatous Polyps - surgery Colonic Polyps - diagnosis Colonic Polyps - surgery Colonoscopy Colonoscopy - standards Colorectal cancer Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis Colorectal Neoplasms - prevention & control Europe Guideline Adherence Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine Humans Mass Screening - standards Practice Guidelines as Topic Quality assurance Quality Assurance, Health Care Quality Control Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Colonoscopy can prevent colorectal cancer, but its effectiveness is diminished by operator-dependent factors. Therefore, quality assurance programs should be implemented in all colonoscopy practices. Adherence to quality performance measures varies among different countries, and physicians seem reluctant to adopt them. We provide an overview of the existing guidelines for colonoscopy quality assurance, and a summary of the quality control initiatives in Belgium and the surrounding countries.
ISSN:	0748-7983 1532-2157
DOI:	10.1016/j.ejso.2010.09.013