- Recommendation ID
- DG28/2
- Question
Data collection and analysis are recommended to monitor the effect on endoscopy and histopathology services of using virtual chromoendoscopy instead of histopathology to assess diminutive polyps. Measures may include:
- the length of time to do colonoscopies
- the number of polyps sent for histopathology analysis
- cost savings or workload reductions associated with reductions in histopathology.- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) N/A
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Virtual chromoendoscopy to assess colorectal polyps during colonoscopy
- Number
- DG28
- Date issued
- May 2017
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | No |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | Yes |
| Last Reviewed | 31/05/2017 |