What Is It: A recent study has shown a relationship between colonoscopy quality and the time of day in which the procedure was performed.
Where Was the Study Conducted: The trial for the colonoscopy study was conducted at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University in Wuhan, China between June 2019 and October 2020.
What Did the Results Show: Results showed that procedures performed earlier in the day (Prior to 1 p.m.) led to higher adenoma detection rates (13.73%) in comparison to later in the day (7.3%).
Why Is This Important: With a lower adenoma detection rate in later procedures, physicians should take steps to ensure they remain diligent throughout the day, providing extra attention to compensate for fatigue later in the day.
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Additional Insight: The study also utilized AI technology throughout the trial. AI-assisted procedures did not see noticeable changes in adenoma detection rates, regardless of the time of the procedure.
Full Study Report: To view the full report on this study, click here.
