Objective The objectives of this analysis were to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and safety of colon capsule endoscopy for the detection of colorectal polyps among adult patients with signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer or with increased risk of colorectal cancer, and to compare colon capsule endoscopy with alternative procedures. [...] The size of the polyp affects both the structure of the tissue and the degree of dysplasia. [...] Many experts believe that colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening as the procedure allows for the visualization of the entire colon as well as the detection and removal of colorectal polyps during the same procedure. [...] The NaP booster accelerates the transit of the PCC2 capsule through the small and large bowels within the operating time of the capsule. [...] It may be used Cancer, 2015 (35) in cases when total colonoscopy is not possible.” British Columbia Medical No mention of the use of CCE in the screening N/A N/A Services Commission, for CRC 2013 (36) American College of No mention of the use of CCE in the screening N/A N/A Physicians, 2012 (37) for CRC Korean Society of No mention of the use of CCE in the screening N/A N/A Gastrointestinal for CR
- ISBN
- 9781460662526
- Pages
- 39
- Published in
- Ottawa, Ontario