Colonoscopy is an excellent area for quality improvement because it is high volume, has significant associated risk and expense, and there is evidence that variability in its performance affects outcomes….

Gastrointestinal endoscopy had major technological improvements and novel technologies in recent years. High-definition endoscopy has permitted an increasingly detailed view of the mucosa during colonoscopy. Filter techniques that enhance analysis…

Adequate bowel preparation is essential for optimal colonoscopy. Suboptimal bowel preparation occurs in 25% to 40% of cases and is associated with canceled procedures, prolonged procedure time, incomplete examination, increased…

Advancements in image technology have allowed recognition of mucosal architecture in more detail and may improve adenoma detection. This review provides a technical overview on individual imaging technologies and their…

A retroview in the colon permits an 11–25% increase in the adenoma detection rate when compared with a standard straight forward view during colonoscopy. This can often be accomplished in…

Cap-assisted colonoscopy is a simple, practical, and inexpensive technique that serves several useful purposes in enhancing the performance of colonoscopy. It helps improve polyp detection by its ability to visualize…

Advanced endoscopic resection techniques allow curative treatment of difficult colonic lesions and avoid the need for surgery in certain cases. If endoscopic resection is indicated, the choice of the most…

Colonoscopic polypectomy is fundamental to effective colonoscopy. Through its impact on the polyp-cancer sequence, colonoscopic polypectomy reduces colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. Because it eliminates electrosurgical risk, cold snaring has…

This issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America is dedicated to the following people: Nadine, Joe, and Nicholas My parents My teachers and mentors Related posts: Colonoscopic Polypectomy Advanced Endoscopic…