| Theme | Risk Management in Colonoscopy | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy | |
| Publish Date | 2016/11 | |
| Author | Yosuke Tsuji | Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo |
| Author | Mitsuhiro Fujishiro | Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo / Department of Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo |
| Author | Kazuhiko Koike | Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo |
| [ Summary ] | The principal aim of colonoscopy is to prevent colorectal cancer. The quality indicators of an excellent colonoscopic examination have been established in Western countries. The national endoscopy societies recommend such indicators and each endoscopist reveals his/her achievement, thus enabling quality control in Western countries. Likewise, in Japan, these kinds of indicators should be prepared and announced. | |