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Hammami A, Hassine A, Sahli J, Ghali H, Ben Saad OK, Elleuch N, Dahmani W, Braham A, Ajmi S, Ben Slama A, Jaziri H, Ksiaa M. Appropriateness of colonoscopies in a Tunisian endoscopy center: factors and EPAGE-I/II criteria comparison. BMC Gastroenterol 2024; 24:272. [PMID: 39160458 PMCID: PMC11331678 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-024-03352-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a growing demand for colonoscopy, worldwide, resulting in increased rate of inappropriate referrals. This "overuse" of colonoscopies has become a major burden for health care. OBJECTIVES to assess the appropriateness of colonoscopies performed at the endoscopy unit of the university hospital of Sousse and to compare these results of appropriateness according to the European Panel of Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (EPAGE) I and EPAGE II criteria. PATIENTS AND METHODS this cross-sectional study included all consecutive patients referred for a diagnostic colonoscopy, between January 2017 and December 2018. Patients referred for exclusively therapeutic indications, those with incomplete colonoscopies were not included. Patients with poor bowel preparation or missing data were also excluded. Indications were assessed using the EPAGE I and EPAGE II criteria. RESULTS From 1972 consecutive patients, 1307 were included. Overall, 986 (75.4%) of all referrals were for out-patients. The majority of patients were referred by gastroenterologists (n = 1026 patients; 78.5%), followed by general surgeons (n = 85; 6.5%). The commonest indications were lower abdominal symptoms (275; 21%) followed by uncomplicated diarrhea (152; 11.6%). Relevant findings were present in 363 patients (27.7%). Neoplastic lesions were the dominant finding in 221 patients (16.9%). EPAGE I and EPAGE II criteria were applicable for 1237 (88.8%) and 1276 (97.7%) patients respectively. Hematochezia and abdominal pain recorded the highest inappropriate rates with both sets of criteria. Appropriate colonoscopies increased to 76.4% when EPAGE II criteria were applied; whereas uncertain and inappropriate procedures decreased to 10.3% and 10.9% respectively Appropriateness of indication was significantly higher in hospitalized patients. For the EPAGE II criteria, the specialty of the referring physician was also significantly associated to the appropriate use. The agreement between EPAGE I and EPAGE II criteria was slight using the weighted version of k (k = 0.153). CONCLUSIONS The updated and improved EPAGE II guidelines are a simple and valid tool for assessing the appropriateness of colonoscopies. They decreased the inappropriate rate and the possibility of missing potentially severe diagnoses.
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- Aya Hammami
- Gastroenterology Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
- LR12ES03, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Prevention and Security of Care, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Prevention and Security of Care, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia.
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Sahloul University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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Sonnenberg A, Yoo ER, Bakis G. Illusion of endoscopic success in instances of spontaneous disease resolution. Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 98:437-440. [PMID: 37150415 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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- Amnon Sonnenberg
- The Portland VA Medical Center; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- The Portland VA Medical Center; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- The Portland VA Medical Center; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Advanced Polyps One Year After Excision of High-Risk Adenomas. Dis Colon Rectum 2022; 65:1112-1120. [PMID: 34840293 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with multiple or large adenomas are considered to be high-risk for metachronous colorectal cancer. OBJECTIVE Evaluate the risks of detecting colorectal cancer, advanced adenoma, and advanced serrated polyps at 1-year surveillance colonoscopy in patients with >5 adenomas or adenomas >20 mm. DESIGN Descriptive, retrospective, multicentric, cohort study. We calculated the absolute risk of developing colorectal cancer, advanced adenomas, and advanced serrated polyps at the 1-year surveillance colonoscopy. Potential risk factors for advanced neoplasia at follow-up were evaluated with univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses. SETTINGS This study included data from a multicenter cohort colorectal cancer screening program, conducted from January 2014 to December 2015, based on fecal immunochemical tests in Spain. PATIENTS We included 2119 participants with at least 1 adenoma ≥20 mm or ≥5 adenomas of any size. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We calculated the absolute risk of developing colorectal cancer, advanced adenomas, and advanced serrated polyps at the 1-year surveillance colonoscopy. Potential risk factors for advanced neoplasia at follow-up were evaluated with univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses. RESULTS At 1 year, participants displayed 6 colorectal cancers (0.3%), 228 advanced adenomas (10.5%), and 58 advanced serrated polyps (2.7%). The adjusted analysis identified 2 factors associated with advanced neoplasia: >5 adenomas (odds ratio 1.53; 95% CI: 1.15-2.03; p = 0.004) and polyps in a proximal location (OR 1.52; 95% CI: 1.15-2.02; p = 0.004). LIMITATIONS First, the sample size was relatively small compared to other studies with similar aims. Another limitation was the lack of a comparison group, which could have provided more practical results in terms of surveillance recommendations. CONCLUSIONS The colorectal cancer detection rate at a 1-year colonoscopy surveillance was low among patients classified at high risk of advanced neoplasia. The risk factors for advanced neoplasia were ≥5 adenomas and proximal polyps at baseline. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B820 . RIESGO DE CNCER COLORRECTAL Y DE PLIPOS AVANZADOS UN AO DESPUS DE LA RESECCIN DE ADENOMAS DE ALTO RIESGO ANTECEDENTES:Los pacientes con adenomas múltiples o grandes se consideran de alto riesgo para desarrollar cáncer colorrectal metacrónico.OBJETIVO:Evaluar los riesgos de detectar cáncer colorrectal, adenoma avanzado y pólipos serrados avanzados en la colonoscopia de seguimiento al año, en pacientes con un número mayor o igual a 5 adenomas o adenomas de 20 mm o más.DISEÑO:Estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo, multicéntrico, de cohortes. Calculamos el riesgo absoluto de desarrollar cáncer colorrectal, adenomas avanzados y pólipos serrados avanzados en la colonoscopia de vigilancia al año. Los factores de riesgo potenciales para el desarrollo de una neoplasia avanzada en el seguimiento, fueron evaluados mediante un análisis de regresión logística univariable y multivariable.AJUSTES:Este estudio incluyó datos de un programa de cribado de cáncer colorrectal de cohorte multicéntrico, realizado entre enero de 2014 y diciembre de 2015, con base en pruebas inmunoquímicas de materia fecal, en España.PACIENTES:Incluimos 2119 participantes con al menos un adenoma ≥20 mm o con cinco o más adenomas de cualquier tamaño.PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO:Calculamos el riesgo absoluto de desarrollar cáncer colorrectal, adenomas avanzados y pólipos serrados avanzados en la colonoscopia de vigilancia al año. Los potenciales factores de riesgo para desarrollar una neoplasia avanzada en el seguimiento, se evaluaron mediante un análisis de regresión logística univariable y multivariable.RESULTADOS:Al año se encontraron en los pacientes participantes, 6 cánceres colorrectales (0,3%), 228 adenomas avanzados (10,5%) y 58 pólipos serrados avanzados (2,7%). Mediante el análisis ajustado se identificaron dos factores asociados con el desarrollo de neoplasia avanzada: un número igual o mayor a 5 adenomas (razón de probabilidades 1,53; IC del 95%: 1,15-2,03; p = 0,004) y la presencia de pólipos en una ubicación proximal (razón de probabilidades 1,52; IC del 95%: 1,15-2,02; p = 0,004).LIMITACIONES:Primero, el tamaño de la muestra fue relativamente pequeño en comparación con otros estudios con objetivos similares. Otra limitación fue la falta de un grupo comparativo, que podría haber proporcionado resultados más prácticos, en términos de recomendaciones de vigilancia.CONCLUSIÓNES:La tasa de detección de cáncer colorrectal mediante una colonoscopia de vigilancia al año, fue baja entre los pacientes clasificados como de alto riesgo de neoplasia avanzada. Los factores de riesgo para desarrollar una neoplasia avanzada fueron; un número igual o mayor a 5 adenomas y la presencia de pólipos proximales en la colonoscopia inicial de base. Consulte Video Resumen en http://links.lww.com/DCR/B820 . ( Traducción-Eduardo Londoño-Schimmer ).
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Sonnenberg A, Bakis G. Fortune of Reversals: How Randomized Clinical Trials Shape Medical Practice. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:1911-1914. [PMID: 34463886 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-07240-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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- Amnon Sonnenberg
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
- Gastroenterology Section, Portland VA Medical Center, P3-GI, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR, 97239, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
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Leal C, Almeida N, Silva M, Santos A, Vasconcelos H, Figueiredo P. Appropriateness of Endoscopic Procedures: A Prospective, Multicenter Study. GE PORTUGUESE JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2022; 29:5-12. [PMID: 35111959 PMCID: PMC8787496 DOI: 10.1159/000515839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Advances in endoscopy and open-access systems led to an increase in endoscopic procedures. However, overuse of endoscopy has been consistently reported. This study aims to assess the appropriateness of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy referral in the private and public setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a prospective, multicenter study at 2 public and 5 private endoscopy units. Patients scheduled for elective EGD or colonoscopy were enrolled. Clinical data and endoscopy findings were recorded. Appropriateness of endoscopy was defined according to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guidelines (for EGD) and the European Panel on Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy II (for colonoscopy). RESULTS Regarding EGD: 215 patients enrolled (43.7% were males) with a mean age of 61.0 ± 15.1 years; 54.0% (n = 116) were in public hospitals. Referral by a gastroenterologist was made for 34.9% (n = 75). Appropriate indications were made for 62.3% (n = 134): 42.4% in private versus 79.3% in public endoscopy units (odds ratio [OR] 5.20; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.85-9.49; p < 0.01). Rate of appropriate EGD was 74.7% for gastroenterologist referral and 56.1% for other specialties (OR 2.31; 95% CI 1.24-4.28; p < 0.01). Diagnostic yield for relevant findings was 47.9%. No association between indication appropriateness, gastroenterologist referral, and relevant endoscopic findings was found. Regarding colonoscopy: 287 patients enrolled (49.1% were males) with a mean age of 60.4 ± 14.4 years; 48.1% (n = 138) were in public hospitals. Referral by a gastroenterologist was made for 20.6% (n = 59). Appropriate indications were made for 70.0% (n = 201): 53.0% in private vs. 88.4% in public endoscopy units (OR 6.75; 95% CI 3.66-12.47; p < 0.01). Diagnostic yield was 57.1%. Relevant endoscopic diagnosis was associated with indication: 63.2% in the appropriate vs. 43.0% in the nonappropriate indication group (p < 0.05). DISCUSSION A significant percentage of endoscopies, mainly in the private setting, were performed without an appropriate indication. This influenced the diagnostic yield. The use of adequate criteria is fundamental for the rational use of an open-access system.
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- Carina Leal
- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Frazzoni L, La Marca M, Radaelli F, Spada C, Laterza L, Zagari RM, Bazzoli F, Hassan C, Frazzoni M, Dinis-Ribeiro M, Fuccio L. Systematic review with meta-analysis: the appropriateness of colonoscopy increases the probability of relevant findings and cancer while reducing unnecessary exams. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2021; 53:22-32. [PMID: 33159359 DOI: 10.1111/apt.16144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Colonoscopy is frequently performed in industrialised countries. Inappropriate colonoscopies might lead to unnecessary exams, increasing risks and costs. AIM To estimate the impact of colonoscopy appropriateness in terms of gain in additional diagnoses and sparing of unnecessary exams. METHODS Systematic review including studies reporting the prevalence of relevant findings, colorectal cancer (CRC) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) according to colonoscopy appropriateness as defined by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and European Panel on Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. RESULTS Twenty-one studies with 19,822 patients were included. Colonoscopy was appropriate in 15,162 (71%, CI 64%-78%). Appropriateness significantly increased the probability of relevant findings (34% vs. 18%; RR 1.81, CI 1.53-2.14), CRC (7% vs. 2%; RR 3.62, CI 2.44-5.37) and IBD (6% vs. 4%; RR 1.86, CI 1.09-3.19). Appropriateness had sensitivity 88% (CI 85%-91%), 97% (CI 93%-98%) and 89% (CI 80%-94%), and specificity 24% (CI 20%-29%), 22% (CI 18%-26%) and 24% (CI 20%-28%) for relevant findings, CRC and IBD, respectively. On average, performing colonoscopy with appropriate indication would find 15 (CI 10-21) more relevant findings, five (CI 3-9) more CRCs and three (CI 1-9) more diagnoses of IBD per 100 patients, and save 24 (CI 20-29), 22 (CI 18-26) and 24 (CI 20-28) examinations per 100 patients for relevant findings, CRC and IBD, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Appropriateness affects the diagnostic yield of colonoscopy for CRC, IBD and relevant findings. Appropriateness criteria are useful, although integrated with clinical evaluation of the patient.
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- Leonardo Frazzoni
- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Specialized Medicine, Digestive Pathophysiology Unit, Baggiovara Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Center for Research in Health Technologies and Information Systems (CINTESIS), Faculty of Medicine, Porto, Portugal
- Gastroenterology Department, Portuguese Oncology Institute of Porto, Portugal
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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Herráiz Bayod M. Issue pending: minimizing anxiety before colonoscopy. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2019; 108:763-764. [PMID: 27918192 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2016.4756/2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The extent of preoperative anxiety and its impact on physiological parameters during surgery and postoperative pain have been widely studied. Moreover, publications may be found that cover in detail various surgery types. The conclusions reached thus far have allowed to implement a number of procedures, not all of them based on drugs, with the goal of reducing anxiety and improving patient wellbeing.
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- Maite Herráiz Bayod
- Unidad de Endoscopia. Departamento de Digestivo, Clínica Universidad de Navarra
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Mangas-Sanjuan C, Jover R, Cubiella J, Marzo-Castillejo M, Balaguer F, Bessa X, Bujanda L, Bustamante M, Castells A, Diaz-Tasende J, Díez-Redondo P, Herráiz M, Mascort-Roca JJ, Pellisé M, Quintero E. Vigilancia tras resección de pólipos de colon y de cáncer colorrectal. Actualización 2018. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2019; 42:188-201. [PMID: 30621911 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Sonnenberg A, Pohl H. 'Do no harm': an intuitive decision tool to assess the need for gastrointestinal endoscopy. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E384-E388. [PMID: 30834299 PMCID: PMC6395093 DOI: 10.1055/a-0826-4432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/30/2022] Open
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- Amnon Sonnenberg
- Gastroenterology Section, Portland VA Medical Center,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States
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- Gastroenterology Section, VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, United States,Division of Gastroenterology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
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Jover R, Dekker E, Schoen RE, Hassan C, Pellise M, Ladabaum U. Colonoscopy quality requisites for selecting surveillance intervals: A World Endoscopy Organization Delphi Recommendation. Dig Endosc 2018; 30:750-759. [PMID: 29971834 DOI: 10.1111/den.13229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Different post-polypectomy guidelines underscore the need for high-quality baseline colonoscopy before appropriate surveillance recommendations can be made. Standards for colonoscopy practice have been advocated by gastrointestinal societies. Our aims were to define standards for the procedural practice of colonoscopy in this particular setting of surveillance and to generate a colonoscopy procedural quality checklist that could be implemented in clinical practice. METHODS This study was based on the Delphi process methodology. The baseline questionnaire included 12 domains and 56 individual statements. A total of three rounds were carried out between September 2015 and March 2016 until consensus or lack of consensus was reached. RESULTS In total, consensus was reached on 27 statements in nine domains. High levels of agreement and consensus were reached that: (i) colonoscopy should be considered complete only if the whole cecum has been inspected, including the ileocecal valve and the appendiceal orifice (agreement score 4.63; degree of consensus 82%); (ii) quality of the bowel preparation should always be reported (agreement score 4.9, degree of consensus 94%); and (iii) it is preferable to use a segmental validated scale (agreement score 4.36, degree of consensus 86%). Consensus was also reached regarding multiple statements related to documentation of polyps and their resection. Finally, a colonoscopy quality checklist was drafted. CONCLUSION Consensus on different statements regarding quality of colonoscopy has been reached. Based on this consensus, we propose a colonoscopy quality checklist that would be helpful for post-polypectomy surveillance recommendations.
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- Rodrigo Jover
- Servicio de Medicina Digestiva Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria, ISABIAL, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Endoscopy Unit, 'Nuovo Regina Margherita' Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Clınic de Barcelona, Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Centro de Investigacion Biomedica en Red de Enfermedades Hepaticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, USA
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"Appropriateness of colonoscopy according to EPAGE II in a low resource setting: a cross sectional study from Sri Lanka". BMC Gastroenterol 2018; 18:72. [PMID: 29843628 PMCID: PMC5975517 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-018-0798-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Due to finite resources, the clinical decision to subject a patient to colonoscopy needs to be based on the evidence, regardless of its availability, affordability and safety. This study assessed the appropriateness of colonoscopies conducted in selected study settings in Sri Lanka. In the absence of local guidelines, audit was based on European Panel on Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy II (EPAGE II) criteria. Methods This cross-sectional study assessed consecutive patients who underwent colonoscopy between June to August 2015 at four main hospitals in Sri Lanka. Interviewer administered questionnaire and secondary data were collected by trained health staff. Indications were assessed according to EPAGE II criteria. Results Out of 325 patients, male female proportions were 57.2 and 42.8%. Mean (SD) age was 54.9 (12.1) years. Colonoscopies were appropriate in 61.2% (95% CI 55.8–66.3), uncertain in 28.6% (95% CI 23.9–33.7) and inappropriate in 10.2% (95% CI 7.3–13.9). Colonoscopy to evaluate abdominal pain has highest percentage of inappropriateness of 10.0%. However, 9.5% of these colonoscopies revealed Colo-Rectal Cancer (CRC), reflecting differences in the profile of local CRC patients. Colonoscopies with appropriate or uncertain indications are three times more likely to have a relevant finding than inappropriate indications (42.5% vs. 18.2%; OR 3.32, 95% CI 1.33–8.3; P = 0.008). Conclusions Majority of colonoscopies are appropriate. However, it cannot be neglected that every one in ten patients undergo inappropriate colonoscopy. Proportion of inappropriateness was highest for the indication of chronic abdominal pain, of which, 9.5% of patients were diagnosed with CRC. This may reflect the different profile of local CRC patients in terms of symptom manifestation and other characteristics. In conclusion, the authors recommend formulation of national guidelines for colonoscopy indications based on current best evidence and local patient profile. Use of such prepared local guidelines will improve the efficient use of finite resources.
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Brownlee S, Chalkidou K, Doust J, Elshaug AG, Glasziou P, Heath I, Nagpal S, Saini V, Srivastava D, Chalmers K, Korenstein D. Evidence for overuse of medical services around the world. Lancet 2017; 390:156-168. [PMID: 28077234 PMCID: PMC5708862 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(16)32585-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 535] [Impact Index Per Article: 76.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Revised: 06/29/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Overuse, which is defined as the provision of medical services that are more likely to cause harm than good, is a pervasive problem. Direct measurement of overuse through documentation of delivery of inappropriate services is challenging given the difficulty of defining appropriate care for patients with individual preferences and needs; overuse can also be measured indirectly through examination of unwarranted geographical variations in prevalence of procedures and care intensity. Despite the challenges, the high prevalence of overuse is well documented in high-income countries across a wide range of services and is increasingly recognised in low-income countries. Overuse of unneeded services can harm patients physically and psychologically, and can harm health systems by wasting resources and deflecting investments in both public health and social spending, which is known to contribute to health. Although harms from overuse have not been well quantified and trends have not been well described, overuse is likely to be increasing worldwide.
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- Shannon Brownlee
- Lown Institute, Brookline, MA, USA; Department of Health Policy, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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- Institute for Global Health Innovation, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Center for Research in Evidence-Based Practice, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Lown Institute, Brookline, MA, USA; Menzies Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Center for Research in Evidence-Based Practice, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Royal College of General Practitioners, London, UK
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- LSE Health, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
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- Menzies Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Senore C, Bellisario C, Hassan C. Organization of surveillance in GI practice. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2016; 30:855-866. [PMID: 27938781 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2016.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several reports documented an inefficient utilisation of available resources, as well as a suboptimal compliance with surveillance recommendations. Although, evidence suggests that organisational issues can influence the quality of care delivered, surveillance protocols are usually based on non-organized approaches. METHODS We conducted a literature search (publication date: 01/2000-06/2016) on PubMed and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for guidelines, or consensus statements, for surveys of practice, reporting information about patients, or providers attitudes and behaviours, for intervention studies to enhance compliance with guidelines. Related articles were also scrutinised. Based on the clinical relevance and burden on endoscopy services this review was focused on surveillance for Barrett's oesophagus, IBD and post-polypectomy surveillance of colonic adenomas. RESULTS Existing guidelines are generally recognising structure and process requirements influencing delivery of surveillance interventions, while less attention had been devoted to transitions and interfaces in the care process. Available evidence from practice surveys is suggesting the need to design organizational strategies aimed to enable patients to attend and providers to deliver timely and appropriate care. Well designed studies assessing the effectiveness of specific interventions in this setting are however lacking. Indirect evidence from screening settings would suggest that the implementation of automated standardized recall systems, utilisation of clinical registries, removing financial barriers, could improve appropriateness of use and compliance with recommendations. CONCLUSIONS Lack of sound evidence regarding utility and methodology of surveillance can contribute to explain the observed variability in providers and patients attitudes and in compliance with the recommended surveillance.
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- Carlo Senore
- SC Epidemiologia, Screening, Registro Tumori - CPO, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino, Italy.
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- SC Epidemiologia, Screening, Registro Tumori - CPO, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Torino, Italy
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- Servizio di Gastroenterologia, Ospedale Nuovo Regina Margherita, Roma, Italy
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Jover R, Dekker E. Surveillance after colorectal polyp removal. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2016; 30:937-948. [PMID: 27938788 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2016.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 10/13/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Surveillance colonoscopy is aimed to reduce CRC incidence and mortality by removing adenomas and detecting CRC in early stage. However, colonoscopy is an invasive and expensive procedure and surveillance colonoscopy should be targeted at those who are most likely to benefit at the minimum frequency required to protect for cancer. Surveillance recommendations are based on guidelines, but the recommendations in those guidelines are based on moderate to low quality evidence and adherence to these guidelines is poor. As surveillance colonoscopy is one of the main indications for colonoscopy and surveillance colonoscopies are filling colonoscopy lists, the current surveillance practice results in spending lots of money and capacity in a suboptimal way. Randomized controlled trials to compare surveillance intervals are not available. However, current evidence based on several case-control and cohort studies suggests there is no need for surveillance in patients with low-risk adenomas, i.e. 1-2 adenomas smaller than 10 mm. Patients with 3 or more adenomas or any adenoma larger than 10 mm seem to be the ones at real risk for metachronous adenomas or cancer. In those patients, surveillance colonoscopy is indicated at 3 years after baseline until ongoing studies will confirm the safety of enlarging this interval. Randomized controlled trials and experimental research are important in order to provide the necessary scientific evidence for the optimization of follow-up strategies for patients with adenomas and serrated polyps.
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- Rodrigo Jover
- Unidad de Gastroenterología, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria ISABIAL, C/ Pintor Baeza 12, 03010 Alicante, Spain.
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Vega P, Valentín F, Cubiella J. Colorectal cancer diagnosis: Pitfalls and opportunities. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2015; 7:422-433. [PMID: 26690833 PMCID: PMC4678389 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v7.i12.422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2015] [Revised: 07/28/2015] [Accepted: 09/28/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health problem in the Western world. The diagnostic process is a challenge in all health systems for many reasons: There are often no specific symptoms; lower abdominal symptoms are very common and mostly related to non-neoplastic diseases, not CRC; diagnosis of CRC is mainly based on colonoscopy, an invasive procedure; and the resource for diagnosis is usually scarce. Furthermore, the available predictive models for CRC are based on the evaluation of symptoms, and their diagnostic accuracy is limited. Moreover, diagnosis is a complex process involving a sequence of events related to the patient, the initial consulting physician and the health system. Understanding this process is the first step in identifying avoidable factors and reducing the effects of diagnostic delay on the prognosis of CRC. In this article, we describe the predictive value of symptoms for CRC detection. We summarize the available evidence concerning the diagnostic process, as well as the factors implicated in its delay and the methods proposed to reduce it. We describe the different prioritization criteria and predictive models for CRC detection, specifically addressing the two-week wait referral guideline from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence in terms of efficacy, efficiency and diagnostic accuracy. Finally, we collected information on the usefulness of biomarkers, specifically the faecal immunochemical test, as non-invasive diagnostic tests for CRC detection in symptomatic patients.
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Marzo-Castillejo M, Almeda J, Mascort JJ, Cunillera O, Saladich R, Nieto R, Piñeiro P, Llagostera M, Cantero F, Segarra M, Puente D. Appropriateness of colonoscopy requests according to EPAGE-II in the Spanish region of Catalonia. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2015; 16:154. [PMID: 26498043 PMCID: PMC4620598 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-015-0369-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2014] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND In a context of increasing demand and pressure on the public health expenditure, appropriateness of colonoscopy indications is a topic of discussion. The objective of this study is to evaluate the appropriateness of colonoscopy requests performed in a primary care (PC) setting in Catalonia. METHODS Cross-sectional descriptive study. Out-patients >14 years of age, referred by their reference physicians from PC or hospital care settings to the endoscopy units in their reference hospitals, to undergo a colonoscopy. Evaluation of the appropriateness of 1440 colonoscopy requests issued from January to July 2011, according to the EPAGE-II guidelines (European Panel on the Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy). RESULTS The most frequent indications of diagnostic suspicion requests were: rectal bleeding (37.46 %), abdominal pain (26.54 %), and anaemia study (16.78 %). The most frequent indications of disease follow-up were adenomas (58.1 %), and CRC (31.16 %). Colonoscopy was appropriate in 73.68 % of the cases, uncertain in 16.57 %, and inappropriate in 9.74 %. In multivariate analysis, performed colonoscopies reached an OR of 9.9 (CI 95 % 1.16-84.08) for qualifying as appropriate for colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis, 1.49 (CI 95 % 1.1-2.02) when requested by a general practitioner, and 1.09 (CI 95 % 1.07-1.1) when performed on women. CONCLUSIONS Appropriateness of colonoscopy requests in our setting shows a suitable situation in accordance with recognized standards. General practitioners contribute positively to this appropriateness level. It is necessary to provide physicians with simple and updated guidelines, which stress recommendations for avoiding colonoscopy requests in the most prevalent conditions in PC.
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- M Marzo-Castillejo
- Unitat de Suport a la Recerca - IDIAP Jordi Gol Direcció d'Atenció Primària Costa de Ponent, Catalan Institute of Health (ICS), c/ Bellaterra, 41 1ª planta, 08940, Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Unitat de Suport a la Recerca - IDIAP Jordi Gol Direcció d'Atenció Primària Costa de Ponent, Catalan Institute of Health (ICS), c/ Bellaterra, 41 1ª planta, 08940, Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. .,Unitat de Suport a la Recerca - IDIAP Jordi Gol Direcció d'Atenció Primària Costa de Ponent. Catalan Institute of Health (ICS), CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Unitat de Suport a la Recerca - IDIAP Jordi Gol Direcció d'Atenció Primària Costa de Ponent, Catalan Institute of Health (ICS), c/ Bellaterra, 41 1ª planta, 08940, Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. .,EAP Florida, UGEAP L'Hospitalet Nord, Universitat de Barcelona, Parc dels ocellets s/n L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, 08905, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Unitat de Suport a la Recerca - IDIAP Jordi Gol Direcció d'Atenció Primària Costa de Ponent, Catalan Institute of Health (ICS), c/ Bellaterra, 41 1ª planta, 08940, Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- EAP Vinyets Ronda Sant Ramon, 187 Sant Boi de Llobregat, 08830, Barcelona, Spain.
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- EAP Penedès Rural. Servei Atenció Primària Alt Penedès.Garraf- Baix Llobregat Nord, Catalan Institute of Health (ICS) Pg. Fluvial s/n, 08730, Sta Margarida i els Monjos, Barcelona, Spain.
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- EAP Penedès Rural. Servei Atenció Primària Alt Penedès.Garraf- Baix Llobregat Nord, Catalan Institute of Health (ICS) Pg. Fluvial s/n, 08730, Sta Margarida i els Monjos, Barcelona, Spain.
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- EAP Penedès Rural Servei d'Atenció Primària (SAP) Penedès-Garraf-Llobregat, Nord Catalan Institute of Health (ICS), Plaça Penedès 3, 1ª planta, 08720, Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain.
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- EAP Lluis Millet, C/ Lluis Millet, 2-4, 08950, Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- EAP Igualada Urbà. Servei Atenció Primària Anoia. Gerència Territorial Catalunya Central, Catalan Institute of Health (ICS), Pg. Verdaguer, 170, 08700, Igualada, Barcelona, Spain.
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- EAP Bellvitge, C. de l'Ermita de Bellvitge, s/n, 08907, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain. .,Institut Universitari D'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 587 àtic, 08007, Barcelona, Spain.
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van Heijningen EMB, Lansdorp-Vogelaar I, Steyerberg EW, Goede SL, Dekker E, Lesterhuis W, ter Borg F, Vecht J, Spoelstra P, Engels L, Bolwerk CJM, Timmer R, Kleibeuker JH, Koornstra JJ, de Koning HJ, Kuipers EJ, van Ballegooijen M. Adherence to surveillance guidelines after removal of colorectal adenomas: a large, community-based study. Gut 2015; 64:1584-92. [PMID: 25586057 PMCID: PMC4602240 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2013-306453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2013] [Revised: 09/29/2014] [Accepted: 10/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine adherence to recommended surveillance intervals in clinical practice. DESIGN 2997 successive patients with a first adenoma diagnosis (57% male, mean age 59 years) from 10 hospitals, who underwent colonoscopy between 1998 and 2002, were identified via Pathologisch Anatomisch Landelijk Geautomatiseerd Archief: Dutch Pathology Registry. Their medical records were reviewed until 1 December 2008. Time to and findings at first surveillance colonoscopy were assessed. A surveillance colonoscopy occurring within ± 3 months of a 1-year recommended interval and ± 6 months of a recommended interval of 2 years or longer was considered appropriate. The analysis was stratified by period per change in guideline (before 2002: 2-3 years for patients with 1 adenoma, annually otherwise; in 2002: 6 years for 1-2 adenomas, 3 years otherwise). We also assessed differences in adenoma and colorectal cancer recurrence rates by surveillance timing. RESULTS Surveillance was inappropriate in 76% and 89% of patients diagnosed before 2002 and in 2002, respectively. Patients eligible under the pre-2002 guideline mainly received surveillance too late or were absent (57% of cases). For patients eligible under the 2002 guideline surveillance occurred mainly too early (48%). The rate of advanced neoplasia at surveillance was higher in patients with delayed surveillance compared with those with too early or appropriate timed surveillance (8% vs 4-5%, p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS There is much room for improving surveillance practice. Less than 25% of patients with adenoma receive appropriate surveillance. Such practice seriously hampers the effectiveness and efficiency of surveillance, as too early surveillance poses a considerable burden on available resources while delayed surveillance is associated with an increased rate of advanced adenoma and especially colorectal cancer.
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands Department of Gastroenterology, Albert Schweitzer hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Deventer Hospital, Deventer, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Isala Clinics, Zwolle, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Centre Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Orbis Medical Centre, Sittard, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Álvarez-Cuenllas B, Díez-Rodríguez R, Vaquero L, Pisabarros C, Aparicio M, Rodríguez-Martín L, Muñoz F, Olcoz J, Jorquera F, Vivas S. Descriptive analysis of endoscopic findings in patients with a family history of colorectal cancer. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO (ENGLISH EDITION) 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2015.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Descriptive analysis of endoscopic findings in patients with a family history of colorectal cancer. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO 2015; 80:192-7. [PMID: 26021939 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmx.2015.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2014] [Revised: 03/21/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The presence of a family history implies an increased risk for developing colorectal cancer (CRC), and may require a different screening strategy. The aim of this study was to evaluate lesions found during colonoscopies of patients that had a family history of CRC. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective study was conducted that included consecutive colonoscopies performed on patients with a family history of CRC at a referral center within the period from April 2000 to January 2012. The colonoscopic findings were analyzed in relation to sex, age, and the presence or absence of symptoms. RESULTS Data from 3,792 colonoscopies were collected. The mean age of the patients was 53.14 years (SD 12.22), and 57.4% were women. Colonoscopy was normal in 71.7% of the cases, with hyperplastic polyps being detected in 7.1%, and adenomatous polyps in 19.8% (39.4% of them were high risk). There was a 1.5% presence of adenocarcinomas in the subjects. Polyps and CRC were predominant in men (P=.001 and P=.027, respectively) and there was a linear increase with age. Symptomatic patients had a higher CRC detection rate (P<.001), but no differences were observed in relation to polyp diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS Age and male sex increased the risk for presenting with CRC or adenomas in the group of patients with a family history of CRC, and the presence of symptoms was associated with a greater risk for presenting with CRC.
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Andújar X, Sainz E, Galí A, Loras C, Aceituno M, Espinós JC, Viver JM, Esteve M, Fernández-Bañares F. [Inappropriateness rate for colonoscopy indications in an open access unit]. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2015; 38:313-9. [PMID: 25744733 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2014.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2014] [Revised: 10/29/2014] [Accepted: 11/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE The suitability of indications for colonoscopy is important to optimize the available resources. The aim of this study was to assess the appropriateness of colonoscopy indications in an open access endoscopy unit using the EPAGE II criteria. METHODS Colonoscopies performed between October 1 and November 30, 2011 were retrospectively included. The appropriateness of the colonoscopy was established according to the EPAGE II criteria. Demographics, medical applicants, indications and relevant findings from these examinations were recorded. RESULTS We included 440 colonoscopies (60.8 ± 016.3 years, 54% women). The indication was appropriate in 75.4% (CI, 71-79.3%), uncertain in 13.1% (CI, 10.2-16.6%) and inappropriate in 11.4% (CI, 8.7-14.8%). In the univariate analysis, the relevant findings in the colonoscopy were associated with age, sex, colonoscopy indications and EPAGE II. In the logistic regression analysis, factors independently associated with the presence of relevant findings were age (≥ 50 years) (OR, 1.84), male sex (OR, 2.7) and two indications, inflammatory bowel disease and post-polypectomy surveillance (P < .03). The diagnostic yield of EPAGE II criteria was 37.3% for appropriate colonoscopies and 28.3% for inappropriate colonoscopies (P = .09). CONCLUSIONS The rate of unnecessary colonoscopy is high, especially in young patients (<50 years) and some colonoscopy indications. Age (≥ 50 years) and male sex are independently associated with the presence of relevant findings in colonoscopy. The diagnostic yield of EPAGE II criteria does not differ between appropriate and inappropriate examinations.
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- Xavier Andújar
- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, CIBERehd, Terrassa, España
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- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, CIBERehd, Terrassa, España
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- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, CIBERehd, Terrassa, España
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- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, CIBERehd, Terrassa, España
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- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, CIBERehd, Terrassa, España
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- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, CIBERehd, Terrassa, España
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- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, CIBERehd, Terrassa, España
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- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa, CIBERehd, Terrassa, España
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Eskeland SL, Dalén E, Sponheim J, Lind E, Brunborg C, de Lange T. European panel on the appropriateness of gastrointestinal endoscopy II guidelines help in selecting and prioritizing patients referred to colonoscopy--a quality control study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2014; 49:492-500. [PMID: 24597781 DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2014.886715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To use information from the referral letters to assess the appropriateness of colonoscopies in a primary open-access referral center, according to the criteria from the European Panel on the Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (EPAGE) II, and to compare with the first EPAGE guidelines. Second, to evaluate how the appropriateness and other patient- or doctor-related factors affected the diagnostic yield (DY). MATERIAL AND METHODS A set of variables; symptoms, referring physician and final diagnosis, for 323 referrals accepted for colonoscopy were recorded prospectively and later on assessed using the EPAGE and EPAGE II criteria, respectively. Patients with incomplete visualization of the entire colon or colonoscopic findings as indication were excluded. RESULTS EPAGE and EPAGE II criteria were applicable in 287 (95.3%) and 295 (98.0%) referrals, respectively. A total of 166 (57.8%) patients were considered appropriate by EPAGE and 240 (81.4%) patients were considered appropriate by EPAGE II. DY for appropriate versus uncertain/inappropriate referrals was 34.9% versus 17.4% for EPAGE (odds ratio [OR] = 2.5, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.8-4.4, p = 0.003) and 31.3% versus 10.9% for EPAGE II (OR = 3.5, 95% CI: 1.4-8.9, p = 0.007). Sensitivity was higher for EPAGE II (92.6% vs. 73.4%). According to EPAGE II, 68 (23.1%) patients were referred due to lesions identified on other diagnostic procedures, producing a DY of 39.7%. In this group, 70% presented symptoms appropriate for a primary referral to colonoscopy. CONCLUSIONS The majority of colonoscopies were found appropriate by EPAGE II. There was a clear association between high appropriateness of the indication and a high DY. EPAGE II is a guideline-improvement that may be useful for both referring physicians and gastroenterologists when considering referrals.
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- Sigrun Losada Eskeland
- Department of Medical Research, Bærum Hospital, Vestre Viken Hospital Trust , Sandvika , Norway
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Burri E, Manz M, Schroeder P, Froehlich F, Rossi L, Beglinger C, Lehmann FS. Diagnostic yield of endoscopy in patients with abdominal complaints: incremental value of faecal calprotectin on guidelines of appropriateness. BMC Gastroenterol 2014; 14:57. [PMID: 24679065 PMCID: PMC4021405 DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-14-57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2013] [Accepted: 03/24/2014] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND European Panel on the Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (EPAGE) criteria have been developed to increase diagnostic yield, but their predictive value is limited. We investigated the incremental diagnostic value of faecal calprotectin to EPAGE criteria. METHODS In a post-hoc analysis of a prospective study, EPAGE criteria were applied to 298 of 575 (51.8%) patients who had undergone esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy or both for abdominal complaints at the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland. Faecal calprotectin was measured in stool samples collected within 24 hours before the investigation using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Final endoscopic diagnoses were blinded to calprotectin values. RESULTS Of 149 EGDs and 224 colonoscopies, 17.6% and 14.7% respectively were judged inappropriate by EPAGE criteria. Appropriate or uncertain indications revealed more endoscopic findings in both EGD (46.3% vs. 23.1%, P = 0.049) and colonoscopy (23.6% vs. 6.1%, P = 0.041) than inappropriate indications. Median calprotectin levels were higher (81.5 μg/g, interquartile range 26-175, vs. 10 μg/g, IQR 10-22, P < 0.001) and testing was more often positive (>50 μg/g) in patients with endoscopic findings, both in EGD (58.2% vs. 33.0%, P = 0.005) and in colonoscopy (57.3% vs. 7.4%, P < 0.001). The use of faecal calprotectin in addition to EPAGE criteria improved the risk reclassification of patients by endoscopic findings. The calculated net reclassification index was 37.8% (P = 0.002) for EGD and 110.9% (P <0.001) for colonoscopy, thus improving diagnostic yield to 56.8% and 70.2%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The use of faecal calprotectin in addition to EPAGE criteria improved diagnostic yield in patients with abdominal complaints.
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- Emanuel Burri
- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University Hospital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031 Basel, Switzerland.
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Peiró S. [If you find yourself in a hole the first thing to do is stop digging]. Aten Primaria 2012; 44:691-4. [PMID: 22980942 PMCID: PMC7025634 DOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2012.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2012] [Accepted: 08/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Puente D, Cantero FX, Llagostera M, Piñeiro P, Nieto R, Saladich R, Mascort J, Marzo M, Almeda J, Segarra M. A cross-sectional study of the appropriateness of colonoscopy requests in the Spanish region of Catalonia. BMJ Open 2012; 2:e002207. [PMID: 23204141 PMCID: PMC3533100 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-002207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Colonoscopies are being requested with increasing frequency in the last few years, as they are used both as a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in several gastrointestinal diseases. Our purpose is to describe the appropriateness of colonoscopy requests issued both from primary care centres and from hospitals, according to the EPAGE II guidelines (European Panel on the Appropriateness of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy). METHODS AND ANALYSIS Cross-sectional study. Colonoscopy requests issued since January 2011 and received at the endoscopy units of all six reference hospitals serving the primary care centres of the South Metropolitan and Central Catalonia districts will be collected (total=1500 requests). Variables to be collected include gender, date of birth, origin of the request and reference hospital, priority of the procedure, type of clinician requesting the procedure, date and indication of request, abdominal examination performed, anal inspection examination performed, date of last colonoscopy if applicable, diagnosis and date of diagnosis. Using the available information and the EPAGE II website, colonoscopy requests will be assigned as an appropriateness score. The association between the variables collected and the EPAGE II scores will be assessed using a Student's t test and a χ(2) test. A multilevel logistic model will be generated on the factors associated with the appropriateness of the requests. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Colonoscopy is a costly procedure and not free from complications. In order to increase cost effectiveness, reduce waiting lists and optimise resources, it is necessary to use tools such as the EPAGE II guidelines, which establish criteria to assess the appropriateness of colonoscopies. The purpose of this study is to describe the current situation and to discuss whether current clinical practice is appropriate. The results of the study will be published in the next few years. In consideration of the ethical principles and methods of the research study, approval was granted for the project.
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Affiliation(s)
- Diana Puente
- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Barcelona, Spain
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain
| | | | - Maria Llagostera
- Gerència Territorial Metropolitana Sud, Institut Català de la Salut, L'Hospitalet del Llobregat, Spain
| | - Pilar Piñeiro
- Servei d'Atenció Primària (SAP) Penedès-Garraf-Llobregat Nord, ABS Penedès Rural, Institut Català de la Salut, Alt Penedès, Spain
| | - Raquel Nieto
- Servei d'Atenció Primària (SAP) Penedès-Garraf-Llobregat Nord, ABS Penedès Rural, Institut Català de la Salut, Alt Penedès, Spain
| | - Rosa Saladich
- EAP Sant Boi de Llobregat-4 (Vinyets), Institut Català de la Salut, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
| | - Juanjo Mascort
- EAP L'Hospitalet de Llobregat-8 (Florida Sud), Institut Català de la Salut, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Campus Bellvitge, Universitat de Barcelona, L'Hospitalet del Llobregat, Spain
| | - Mercè Marzo
- Unitat de Suport a la Recerca Costa de Ponent, Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Cornellà, Spain
| | - Jesús Almeda
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain
- Unitat de Suport a la Recerca Costa de Ponent, Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), Cornellà, Spain
- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain
| | - Manel Segarra
- EAP Hospitalet de Llobregat-1 (Centre), Institut Català de la Salut, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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