Recent advances in colonoscopy [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Recent advances in colonoscopy [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

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Colonoscopy continues to evolve as equipment and techniques improve.Traditionally, colonoscopy has focused on adenoma detection, characterisation and resection as the primary aims, Presses and there has certainly been considerable activity over the last few years in terms of addressing these important issues.This review article not only will discuss progress made in these areas but also will focus on when to colonoscope in terms of introduction of faecal immunochemical testing, how Coffee Machine Belt to insert with the advent of water-assisted insertion, and how to withdraw using a bundle of evidence-based techniques to improve adenoma detection.In addition, the ramifications of failing to discover polyps and of post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer are highlighted.