In a recent video, Dr. Craig Munroe highlighted how updated quality indicators for colonoscopy, set by the ACG and ASGE, could enhance patient outcomes by raising procedural standards. Key updates include benchmarks for adenoma detection rate (ADR), sessile serrated detection rate, appropriate use of screening intervals, bowel prep adequacy, and cecal intubation rate. Munroe emphasized that the new 35% ADR threshold can help prevent colon cancer by ensuring more thorough examinations. Additionally, advancements in medical technology, he noted, play a crucial role in improving colorectal cancer detection, treatment, and follow-up.
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