Questions and answers about quality of colonoscopy in Belgium

Abstract: In this project we investigated the quality of colonoscopy in Belgium and calculated post colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) as a key quality indicator. In Belgium until now no requirements exist to perform screening colonoscopy. First, we reviewed the literature and listed important quality parameters for colonoscopy. The most important quality parameters are the presence of interval cancer and complications. ADR is a good surrogate quality parameter. Afterwards, we assessed the quality of colonoscopy in Flanders, and performed 2 voluntary surveys among Flemish gastroenterologist... Mehr ...