Prospective audit of colonoscopy quality

Aim: To evaluate the quality of colonoscopies performed in the Endoscopy Unit of First Department of Medicine, University of Pécs. Methods: The quality of colon preparation, the cecal intubation rates, intubation and withdrawal times were recorded during the procedures. The cecal intubation rates were calculated, and the detection of adenomas and tumors were also noted. The indication of the procedure was also analyzed according to the ASGE recommendation. Results: 200 consecutive procedures were audited in February and March, 2009. The patient's age was between 17 and 88 years (mean: 59.8 years, 79% of the pati…