Factors Associated with Polyp Detection Rate in European Colonoscopy Practice: Findings of The European Colonoscopy Quality Investigation (ECQI) Group.

Background: The European Colonoscopy Quality Investigation (ECQI) Group aims to raise awareness for improvement in colonoscopy standards across Europe. We analysed data collected on a sample of procedures conducted across Europe to evaluate the achievement of the polyp detection rate (PDR) target. We also investigated factors associated with PDR, in the hope of establishing areas that could lead to a quality improvement.

Factors Associated with Withdrawal Time in European Colonoscopy Practice: Findings of the European Colonoscopy Quality Investigation (ECQI) Group.

Unlabelled: The European Colonoscopy Quality Investigation (ECQI) Group aims to raise awareness for improvement in colonoscopy standards across Europe. We analyzed data collected on a sample of procedures conducted across Europe to evaluate the achievement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) mean withdrawal time (WT) target. We also investigated factors associated with WT, in the hope of establishing areas that could lead to a quality improvement.

Colonoscopy quality across Europe: a report of the European Colonoscopy Quality Investigation (ECQI) Group.

The European Colonoscopy Quality Investigation (ECQI) Group comprises expert colonoscopists and investigators with the aim of raising colonoscopy standards. We assessed the levels of monitoring and achievement of European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) performance measures (PMs) across Europe using responses to the ECQI questionnaires. The questionnaire comprises three forms: institution and practitioner questionnaires are completed once; a procedure questionnaire is completed on multiple occasions for individual total colonoscopies.

[Prevention of gastrointestinal cancer].

Throughout the past decades, considerable progress has been made in the (early) diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. However, the prognosis for advanced stages of gastrointestinal tumors remains limited for many patients and approximately one third of all tumor patients die as a result of gastrointestinal tumors. The prevention and early detection of gastrointestinal tumors is therefore of great importance.

[Colon cancer screening in times of COVID-19].

The coronavirus pandemic has a lasting influence on the healthcare landscape particularly in Germany, even though this crisis has currently been effectively managed. Patient visits to primary care physicians as well as to specialists and admissions to hospitals have been significantly reduced with the possible effect of reduced early diagnosis and treatment. Colon cancer screening has been on the increase for many years but now in the pandemic numerous screening colonoscopies have been cancelled.

The effect of gender-specific invitation letters on utilization of colorectal cancer screening.

Background And Aim:  Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening can effectively reduce cancer-associated mortality. In Germany, individuals over the age of 50 or 55 have access to CRC screening services. However, utilization rates are persistently low, particular in the male population.

Invitation to Screening Colonoscopy in the Population at Familial Risk for Colorectal Cancer.

Background: Screening colonoscopy can lower the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC), yet participation rates are low even in groups at high risk. The goal of this study was to double the rate of participation in screening colonoscopy among persons at familial risk and then to determine the frequency of neoplasia in this risk group.

Methods: In a nationwide, cluster-randomized, multicenter study, first-degree relatives (FDR) of patients with CRC across Germany received written informational materials concerning the familial risk of CRC, along with an invitation to undergo colonoscopy.

Invitation letters increase participation in colorectal cancer screening - results from an observational study.

 Participation rates in the German colorectal cancer screening program are low. Starting in 2013, a large health insurance plan in Bavaria, Germany, is sending an additional invitation letter to insured individuals when they turn 50 or 55 years and become eligible for participation in the program. The letter provides detailed information on colorectal cancer screening.

The Offer of Advanced Imaging Techniques Leads to Higher Acceptance Rates for Screening Colonoscopy - a Prospective Study.

Background: Colonoscopy plays a fundamental role in early diagnosis and management of colorectal cancer and requires public and professional acceptance to ensure the ongoing success of screening programs. The aim of the study was to prospectively assess whether patient acceptance rates to undergo screening colonoscopy could be improved by the offer of advanced imaging techniques.

Materials And Methods: Overall, 372 randomly selected patients were prospectively included.

[Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)].

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy represents a standard for long-term enteral nutrition. In our detailed instructions indications and contra-indications of the method are listed and the correct procedure is explained step-by-step.