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Filter by:The Italian Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SIED) and the Italian Association of Gastroenterologists and Hospital Digestive Endoscopists (AIGO) want to develop an effective training program for endoscopists to improve the quality of colonoscopies through careful evaluation of quality indicators and how they can be improved with an appropriate educational program. Primary objective of this study is to evaluate the variation of "Polyp Detection Rate (PDR) and Adenoma Detection Rate (ADR)" obtained by operators at high and low volume of colonoscopy before and after a training period. Secondary objectives are to compare high and low volume endoscopists' performance before and after training comparing by evaluation of withdrawal time; Number polyps / patient and Number adenomas / patient; the percentage and time of intubation of the cecum, ; patient's pain perception based on the Nurse Assessed Patient Comfort Score (NAPCOMS) scale. The study is structured as follow: - A first phase when all endoscopists collect the results of 200 colonoscopies in an electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) is formed(maximum enrollment period 4 months). - A second phase of training through an e-platform in which the endoscopists are offered with an online refresh reviewing the international standard parameters to perform a quality colonoscopy. Once the final training exam have been passed, the endoscopist will be able to access the third phase - A third phase in which the endoscopists will collect prospectively the colonoscopies they perform in an eCRF (maximum enrollment period 4 months).
The aim of the study is to develop a computer program which is able to automatically detect colorectal polyps in endoscopic video sequences. Furthermore, the program shall be able to automatically distinguish between adenomas, serrated adenomas and hyperplastic polyps on the basis of optical features of the polyps. Video sequences of polyps will be collected during routine colonoscopy procedures. All polyps will be resected endoscopically so that histopathological diagnoses (gold standard) can be notified. In the validation phase of the study a computer program will be established which aims to distinguish between adenomas, serrated adenomas and hyperplastic polyps on the basis of optical features derived from the videos. A deep learning approach will be used for programming. Afterwards, in the testing phase of the study, videos of 100 polyps (not used in the validation phase) will be presented to the computer program. The establishment of a well- functioning computer program is the primary aim of the study.
To analyse the efficacy and safety of two standard methods of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps, the investigators will compare submucosal injection-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection (SEMR) versus underwater endoscopic mucosal resection, without submucosal injection (UEMR).
This is a study to compare two different, but normally, used methods of colonoscopy in patients that require a routine or repeat colonoscopy. There will be three arms in this study: WE water control, water plus Cap-1, and water plus Cap-2. The patient will prepare himself/herself for the colonoscopy as per normal instructions and he/she will be given the information for the study at that time so that he/she can make a decision to participate in the study. The control method will use water instead of air inserted into the colon. The study method will use a new accessory, a cap that will fit onto the end of the colonoscope plus water during the procedure. This study will also confirm if using the cap method with water is a better way of detecting polyps in the colon and possibly cancer.
This prospective randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the new Optivista system compared to the iScan for his optical diagnosis and interval agreement monitoring with pathology. The Participants will be randomized to be diagnosed by either Optivista or Pentax iScan, and all polyps detected during the procedure, their size, location and morphology will be recorded according to the Paris classification after which all polyps will be resected per standard practices and sent for histopathologic evaluation. Further optical assessments will be performed for all polyps of 1-10 mm in size (WASP, NICE, SANO and SIMPLE classification) after with an analysis of comparison between optical diagnosis and pathology results will be performed.
Serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS) is the most common colorectal polyposis syndrome and is characterized by the combination of large and/or numerous serrated lesions (SLs) throughout the colorectum. SLs are classified into sessile serrated polyps (SSP) with or without dysplasia, hyperplastic polyps (HP) and traditional serrated adenomas (TSA). In 2010 the World Health Organization (WHO) defined this syndrome by any one of the following conditions: criterion I, at least 5 SLs proximal to the sigmoid colon with 2 or more of these being >10mm in size; criterion II, any SLs proximal to the sigmoid colon in a first-degree relative with SPS; criterion III, more than 20 SLs of any size distributed throughout the colon. It has been demonstrated that 11.8-28.5% of patients with SPS present with colorectal cancer (CRC) at diagnosis. Tandem colonoscopy studies have demonstrated that a significant number of lesions are missed during conventional colonoscopy. This finding is even more evident when focusing SLs where a 31% miss rate has been reported. SLs are often overlooked due to their typical appearance: flat morphology, similar colour to the surrounding mucosa, subtle and indistinctive borders. Chromoendoscopy (dye spraying onto the surface of the colon) enhances the detection of subtle and flat polyps in the colon. Until the date no studies have assessed the use of dye-based chromoendoscopy in SPS patients. The aim of this trial was to evaluate the usefulness of panchromoendoscopy with indigo carmine for the detection of polyps in the colon in patients with SPS. Secondary aims were to estimate the SLs and adenoma miss rates in these patients. Patients were randomized in a 1:1 distribution to one of the two arms of the study by a list of random numbers distributed by the coordinator center. After randomization, patients were submitted to tandem colonoscopies by the same endoscopist: - In group A (HR-WLE) the first inspection was on high-resolution white-light endoscopy from the cecum/ileo-colonic anastomosis to the rectum, followed by a second inspection also on HR-WLE. - In group B (HR-CE) the first inspection was on HR-WLE from the cecum/ileo-colonic anastomosis to the rectum, followed by a second inspection with panchromoendoscopy. For this, the lumen was sprayed in a segmental fashion using 0.4% indigo carmine delivered via a specially designed dye spray catheter (Olympus PW-5V1) or via the accessory channel with a 50cc syringe filled with indigo carmine and air. After allowing a few seconds for the dye to settle onto the mucosal surface, excess pools of indigo carmine were suctioned and the mucosa was then scrutinised. Time to withdrawal from the cecum was measured using a stopwatch excluding time needed for polypectomy and biopsies. Lesions detected during each inspection were described and then removed. Size (measured in comparison with an open biopsy forceps), morphology (using the Paris classification), location and polypectomy technique were recorded before removal. Histology was used as gold standard.
This safe and simple technique without extra cost would allow us to improve R0 resection ratio and so decrease relapses and the time between two different exams
This prospective bicentric trial aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the characterization of scalloped polyps less than 20 millimeter in NBI (Narrow Band Imaging) in patients with screening colonoscopy. The NBI is a so-called "virtual" electronic staining technique available on conventional OLYMPUS endoscopes without additional intervention. The colonoscopy procedure for each patient will not be different from a conventional colonoscopy examination with excision of all polyps visualized and anatomopathological analysis, except for a short time of analysis in NBI for each polyp detected before excision to classify the polyp in existing endoscopic classifications (ie NICE classification for adenomatous polyps and WASP classification for festooned polyps).
The adenoma detection rate by colonoscopy for asymptomatic individuals aged 50 years and older is estimated to be at least 25%. It is known that during colonoscopy, lesions may be missed. Image enhanced endoscopy techniques have been evaluated for the detection and differentiation of colonic polyps. Narrow band imaging (NBI), is one such technique. The common classification systems used predict histology is the NICE and the Sano and JNET classification. The NICE classification can be used without optical magnification; it evaluates the color of the lesion, regularity of the overlying vessels and regularity of the surface pattern. The Sano and JNET classification requires optical magnification in order to assess the capillary patterns such as whether there is dilation, irregularity or loss of irregular capillaries over the lesion. In the context of adenoma detection, the results are more contentious. A meta-analysis of randomized studies examining the utility of the first generation NBI system when compared to high definition WLI showed no difference in detection rates. A criticism of the NBI system had been the dark endoscopic view; this is a result of the optical filter, and can limit the far view. A second generation NBI system has since been developed. It is characterized by much brighter illumination despite the optical filter, and thus the far view is improved. A recent randomized controlled study compared the second-generation NBI system with high definition WLI. NBI was shown to improve polyp and adenoma detection rates compared to WLI. Blue laser imaging (BLI) is another form of narrow bandwidth imaging developed by Fujifilm Corporation (Tokyo, Japan). Instead of using an optical filter for white light to produce narrow bandwidths, the BLI system has a unique feature of illumination using two lasers and a white light phosphor to accomplish the visual enhancement of surface vessels and structures. This study aims to determine whether BLI can increase the detection rate of colonic polyps and adenomas when compared to white light endoscopy, with the null hypothesis being no difference in detection rates. This study will also examine the use of NICE and Sano/ JNET classification systems to predict histology with the BLI system.
The purpose of this study to evaluate and examine whether use of Hybrid Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) as an adjunct to endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) will reduce the risk of residual or recurrent neoplasia at 6 months. Hybrid APC is an existing FDA approved device used to assist with ablation of abnormal tissue anywhere in the GI tract.