Quality colonoscopy: A matter of time, technique or technology?

Abstract

Quality colonoscopy is defined by the detection of adenomatous polyps at least 25% of the time in men and 15% of the time in women. Recent studies highlight the importance of key aspects of high quality colonoscopy. These include the amount of time spent examining the mucosa or withdrawal time, the quality of withdrawal technique and new technologies which seek to maximize the detection of colonic neoplasia. This review summarizes the latest evidence regarding the role of time, technique and technology in shaping the quality of colonoscopy. © 2013 Baishideng. All rights reserved.