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Large Overuse of Post-polypectomy Surveillance Colonoscopy: a Prospective Nation-wide Study


N/A
18 Years
80 Years
Not Enrolling
Both
Colonic Polyps, Surveillance, Colonoscopy

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Trial Information

Large Overuse of Post-polypectomy Surveillance Colonoscopy: a Prospective Nation-wide Study


Inclusion Criteria:



- consecutive colonoscopy outpatients

- adults (18-80 yrs)

Exclusion Criteria:

- Subjects with missing data on polyp findings at previous colonoscopy (number,
endoscopic or histological features)

- Subjects with unsatisfactory quality standards of previous examination (no cecal
intubation, inadequate bowel preparation, incomplete polyp resection)

- patients with a medical history of inflammatory bowel disease, inherited or other
polyposis syndrome and colorectal cancer.

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Outcome Measure:

Adherence to post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines

Outcome Description:

Time interval between index and surveillance colonoscopies for patients undergoing post-polypectomy surveillance was calculated and compared to that suggested by the guidelines according to endoscopic findings at previous examination. For each patiens, surveillance time interval was regarded as correct if coherent with the recommended interval +/- 6 months, thus allowing to calculate the proportion of correct prescriptions

Outcome Time Frame:

up to one year

Safety Issue:

No

Authority:

Italy: Ethics Committee

Study ID:

SURV_2011

NCT ID:

NCT01458093

Start Date:

July 2010

Completion Date:

January 2011

Related Keywords:

  • Colonic Polyps
  • Surveillance
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colonic Polyps

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