Narrow-band imaging does not improve detection of colorectal polyps when compared to conventional colonoscopy: a randomized controlled trial and meta-analysis of published studies

Narrow-band imaging does not improve detection of colorectal polyps when compared to conventional colonoscopy: a randomized controlled trial and meta-analysis of published studies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A colonoscopy may frequently miss polyps and cancers. A number of techniques have emerged to improve visualization and to reduce the rate of adenoma miss.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We conducted a randomized contro...

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Main Authors: Aponte Diego, Reveiz Ludovic, Sabbagh Luis C, de Aguiar Sylvia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Randomized controlled trial
colonoscopy
polyps
narrow-band imaging
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/11/100

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