Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy

ACG: American College of Gastroenterology; ADR: adenoma detection rate; APC: adenoma per colonoscopy; ASGE: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; CRC: colorectal cancer; PDR: polyp detection rate Colonoscopy is widely used for the diagnosis and treatment of colon disorders. Properly performed, colonoscopy is generally safe, accurate, and well-tolerated. Visualization of the mucosa of the entire large intestine and distal terminal ileum usually is possible during colonoscopy. Polyps can be removed during colonoscopy, thereby reducing the risk of colon cancer. Colonoscopy is the preferred method to evaluate the colon in most adult patients with large-bowel symptoms, iron deficiency anemia, abnormal…