A retrospective analysis of the histology of resected polyps and colonoscopy quality parameters in Belgium

Abstract: Background and aims: adenoma detection rate is a well known quality parameter for colonoscopy. However recently other quality parameters have emerged. We wanted to evaluate the histology of the resected polyps, different quality indicators of colonoscopy and post colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) in Belgium and analyzed data about colonoscopies performed between 2008-2015.Methods: Reimbursement data on colorectal related medical procedures from the Intermutualistic Agency were linked with data on clinical and pathological staging of colorectal cancer and with histologic data of r... Mehr ...