Endovision Impact in Patients with a Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test

Distal colonoscope attachments that allow fold flattening, including the short cap or hood, the Endocuff, EndoRings, and balloon colonoscopy, all have been shown to improve adenoma detection.

In the current industry-funded study, researchers in the U.K. examined the effect of Endovision, a modified version of Endocuff, on adenoma detection in 410 patients with a positive guaiac fecal occult blood test. Four experienced endoscopists had their detection measured during three periods: prior to the use of the cuff (in 137 patients), during cuff use (136 patients), and after cuff use (137).

Compared with the pre-cuff-use period, during cuff use, the overall adenoma detection rate (ADR) increased by 16%, and the mean number of adenomas per colonosc…