Results from a recent study suggest several factors, including the rate of endoscopy completion, could be associated with a lowered risk of colorectal cancer diagnosis later on, according to Internal Medicine News.
Researchers discovered patients whose colonoscopies were performed by endoscopists with high completion rates were less likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer 6-36 months later than patients whose colonoscopies were performed by endoscopists with lower completion rates, according to the report.
Other factors that played a role in the diminished risk of colorectal cancer diagnoses were colonoscopy setting and polypectomy rate. However, researchers say there were some limitations to their study, including possible errors from coding that could affect the data used in the study.
Read the news report about endoscopy completion and CRC.
Read other coverage about colorectal cancer:
- Regular Physician Activity Helps Lower Risk of Colon Cancer
- IU Gastroenterologist Says Colonoscopy Can Be a Viable Tool for CRC Prevention
- New Test Measuring DNA Methylation Levels Could Help Detect CRC
Researchers discovered patients whose colonoscopies were performed by endoscopists with high completion rates were less likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer 6-36 months later than patients whose colonoscopies were performed by endoscopists with lower completion rates, according to the report.
Other factors that played a role in the diminished risk of colorectal cancer diagnoses were colonoscopy setting and polypectomy rate. However, researchers say there were some limitations to their study, including possible errors from coding that could affect the data used in the study.
Read the news report about endoscopy completion and CRC.
Read other coverage about colorectal cancer:
- Regular Physician Activity Helps Lower Risk of Colon Cancer
- IU Gastroenterologist Says Colonoscopy Can Be a Viable Tool for CRC Prevention
- New Test Measuring DNA Methylation Levels Could Help Detect CRC