Yervant Ichkhanian, Rachel E Lahr, John J Guardiola, Douglas K Rex
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Abstract
Background and aims: Accurate reporting of polyp characteristics is crucial for effective resource allocation in endoscopic resection referrals. We present our experience with pre-referral management of challenging colorectal lesions.
Methods: We reviewed a prospectively collected database of consecutive referrals for endoscopic resection of challenging colorectal lesions. The database included details of prior colonoscopies. We assessed pre-referral management using established guidelines.
Results: Among 1,826 referred lesions in 1826 patients, size estimates were missing for 421 (24%) lesions; 56 (3.2%) were found twice as large as previously estimated, while 65 (3.7%) were half the previous estimate. Morphological descriptions were absent for 376 (22%) polyps. Tattooing was performed for 822 (47%) lesions, with 247 (30%) placed correctly. Of the 1,103 (77%) polyps biopsied, only 11 (1.1%) were classified as high-risk by the referring endoscopist.
Conclusions: Errors in pre-referral management of challenging colorectal lesions are frequent. Improved adherence to national guidelines could enhance practice.
期刊介绍:
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is a journal publishing original, peer-reviewed articles on endoscopic procedures for studying, diagnosing, and treating digestive diseases. It covers outcomes research, prospective studies, and controlled trials of new endoscopic instruments and treatment methods. The online features include full-text articles, video and audio clips, and MEDLINE links. The journal serves as an international forum for the latest developments in the specialty, offering challenging reports from authorities worldwide. It also publishes abstracts of significant articles from other clinical publications, accompanied by expert commentaries.