2019 American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting
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Automatic Detection System Could Aid Endoscopists in Polyp Detection |
SAN ANTONIO - A new automatic system had an overall sensitivity of 88% and a 98.4% specificity for polyp detection, according to a new study.
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Understanding Bowel Prep Major Barrier to Completion of Colonoscopy |
SAN ANTONIO - New research shows that nearly 40% of missed colonoscopies are due to a patient's difficulty in understanding bowel preparation.
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Patient Navigation Increased Colonoscopy Follow-up on Abnormal FIT |
SAN ANTONIO - Follow-up after abnormal FIT increased the number of patients attending follow-up colonoscopy and reduced the interval between FIT results and procedures.
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Potential Link Seen between Bariatric Surgery and Increase in Obesity-related CRC Resections |
SAN ANTONIO - A national analysis has revealed an increase in the rate of colorectal cancer resections occurring after bariatric surgery.
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