Quality assurance in colonoscopy for colorectal cancer diagnosis

E Macken; T Moreels; J Vannoote; P D Siersema; E Van Cutsem

doi:10.1016/j.ejso.2010.09.013

Quality assurance in colonoscopy for colorectal cancer diagnosis

Eur J Surg Oncol. 2011 Jan;37(1):10-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2010.09.013. Epub 2010 Oct 15.

Authors

E Macken¹, T Moreels, J Vannoote, P D Siersema, E Van Cutsem

Affiliation

¹ Antwerp University Hospital, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, UZ Antwerp, Wilrijkstraat 10, Antwerp, Belgium. [email protected]

PMID: 20951537
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2010.09.013

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adenomatous Polyps / diagnosis*
Adenomatous Polyps / surgery
Colonic Polyps / diagnosis
Colonic Polyps / surgery
Colonoscopy / standards*
Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Colorectal Neoplasms / prevention & control*
Europe
Guideline Adherence
Humans
Mass Screening / standards
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Quality Assurance, Health Care*
Quality Control