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Polyp characterization at colonoscopy: Clinical implications
Publication date: Available online 6 July 2017 Source:Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology Author(s): James E. Allen, Prateek Sharma Although advancements in endoscopic imaging of colorectal mucosa have outstripped the pace of research in the field, the potential clinical applications of these novel technologies are promising. Chief among these is the ability to diagnose colorectal polyps in vivo. This feature appears most applicable to diminuitive polyps, which have very little malignant potential yet represent over 70% of resected polyps. In an ideal application, the capability to predict diminu...
Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Gastroenterology - July 6, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Polyp detection at colonoscopy: Endoscopist and technical factors
Publication date: Available online 6 June 2017 Source:Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology Author(s): Douglas K. Rex The adenoma detection rate (ADR) has emerged as the most important quality measure in colonoscopy, as it predicts the risk of interval cancer after colonoscopy. Measuring and improving ADR is the central focus of the current quality movement in colonoscopy. High ADRs can be achieved by a colonoscopist with a thorough understanding of the wide range of endoscopic appearances of precancerous lesions in the colorectum, effective bowel preparation, and meticulous technique using high def...
Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Gastroenterology - June 29, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Histological and molecular classification of gastrointestinal polyps
Publication date: Available online 27 June 2017 Source:Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology Author(s): Franziska Haumaier, William Sterlacci, Michael Vieth Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment for gastrointestinal polyps became widely available within the last decades. Exact terminology is important for further therapeutic steps, follow up or treatment. Gastroenterologists, Oncologists, Surgeons and Pathologists need to be aware of the most recent terminology to ensure proper risk assessment and subsequent treatment if necessary. This manuscript aims to list the variety of gastrointestinal polyps a...
Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Gastroenterology - June 28, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Epidemiology and risk factors of colorectal polyps
This article aims to provide an overview of the epidemiology of and risk factors for colorectal polyps in the average risk population, and will encompass the effect of age, gender, ethnicity, smoking, obesity, alcohol, physical activity, NSAIDs and dietary factors on colorectal polyps. (Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Gastroenterology)
Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Gastroenterology - June 28, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Management of small bowel polyps: A literature review
Publication date: Available online 27 June 2017 Source:Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology Author(s): Rabia A. de Latour, Saikiran M. Kilaru, Seth A. Gross Despite the small bowel comprising 90% of the mucosal surface area of the gastrointestinal tract, it is a rare site for neoplasia and only accounts for a little over 3% of the tumors that arise in the digestive tract. Benign small bowel lesions include lipomas, lymphangiomas, leiomyomas, neurofibromas, nodular lymphoid hyperplasia and adenomas, many of which are precursors to malignant lesions. Several polyposis syndromes are associated with ...
Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Gastroenterology - June 27, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research