Novel Endocuff-assisted Colonoscopy Significantly Increases the Polyp Detection Rate

2014111 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Erwin Biecker · Helios Hospital Siegburg

Martin Floer · HELIOS Albert-Schweitzer-Klinik Northeim

Achim Heinecke · University of Münster

Philipp Ströbel · Universitätsmedizin Göttingen

Rita Böhme · HELIOS Albert-Schweitzer-Klinik Northeim

Michael Schepke · Helios Hospital Siegburg

Tobias Meister

Abstract

The use of the EC is feasible and safe with significantly higher polyp detection rates, especially for those located in the sigmoid region. The cuff system has the potential to improve the accuracy of screening colonoscopies.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

Volume 49, Issue 5, pp. 413-418

DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000166

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