Endoscopy
From the AGA Journals
Proximal ADR could become important new quality metric
Adenoma detection rates can be measured separately for the right and left colons.
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AI versus other interventions for colonoscopy: How do they compare?
“Numerous interventions have been attempted and researched to see the impact on ADR ... I knew that AI was impactful in improving ADR, but I didn’...
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Longer withdrawal time reduces miss rates in screening colonoscopy
Based on evidence to date, the 9-minute WT “deserves to be considered as a new quality indicator to further optimize colonoscopy quality.”
In Focus
Management of antithrombotic medications in elective endoscopy
Experts discuss the optimal strategy for managing antithrombotics in patients undergoing elective endoscopy based on current available evidence...
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Novel YouTube study detects colonoscopy misinformation, guides better content creation
A cohort study finds more than half of the most viewed social media videos on colonoscopy contain inaccurate or contradictory information.
Conference Coverage
High-quality index colonoscopies pay off down the road for low-risk patients
Later risk for advanced adenomas, serrated polyps, or colorectal cancer was lower for patients with an initial high-quality colonoscopy.
Conference Coverage
Easier bowel prep recipe yields real-world results
A reduced-volume bowel prep formulation was safe and was associated with high rates of adequate or better cleansing in a large practice-based...
Conference Coverage
EUS-guided RF ablation doubles survival for unresectable pancreatic cancer
Endoscopic ultrasound–guided radiofrequency ablation of tumors improved overall survival compared with standard of care.
From the Journals
Real-world evidence seen for metal stents in biliary strictures
Equivalent efficacy and fewer procedures could make metal stents more cost-effective than plastic stents.
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Water exchange boosts colonoscopy training experience
Trainees had better outcomes and reported a better experience using water exchange than when using air insufflation.