Study: Backward Glance Increases Adenoma Detection by 40.7%

Using a backward glance, a scope that adds a backward view, during colonoscopy increases adenoma detection by 40.7 percent, according to findings presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting and a Medscape Medical News report.

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The backward glance allows physicians to see areas usually obscured by folds in the colon. Researchers found the benefit was more pronounced for diagnostic examination or surveillance workups rather than routine screenings.

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