Overview
Evidence-based recommendations on virtual chromoendoscopy (VCE) using NBI, FICE or i-scan to assess colorectal polyps of 5 mm or less during colonoscopy.
Implementation statement
We recognise that implementing the new approach to assessing polyps of 5 mm or less during colonoscopy to determine whether they are adenomatous or hyperplastic as recommended in this guidance will need a big change in practice. See the Optical Diagnosis Implementation Group statement.
Last reviewed: 10 June 2017
Diagnostics guidance 28 has been migrated to HealthTech guidance 438.
Next review: This guidance will be reviewed if there is new evidence that is likely to affect the recommendations.