BACKGROUND Endocuff-a plastic device with flexible projections-mounted on the distal tip of the colonoscope, promises improved colonic mucosa inspection.AIM To elucidate the effect of Endocuff on adenoma detection rat...BACKGROUND Endocuff-a plastic device with flexible projections-mounted on the distal tip of the colonoscope, promises improved colonic mucosa inspection.AIM To elucidate the effect of Endocuff on adenoma detection rate(ADR), advanced ADR(AADR) and mean number of adenomas per colonoscopy(MAC).METHODS Literature searches identified randomized-controlled trials evaluating Endocuffassisted colonoscopy(EAC) vs conventional colonoscopy(CC) in terms of ADR,AADR and MAC. The effect size on study outcomes was calculated using fixed or random effect model, as appropriate, and it is shown as relative risk(RR) [95%confidence interval(CI)] and mean difference(MD)(95%CI). The rate of device removal in EAC arms was also calculated.RESULTS We identified nine studies enrolling 6038 patients. All studies included mixed population(screening, surveillance and diagnostic examinations). Seven and two studies evaluated the first and the second-generation device, respectively. EAC was associated with increased ADR compared to CC [RR(95%CI): 1.18(1.05-1.32); Ι~2 = 71%]; EAC benefits more endoscopists with ADR ≤ 35% compared to those with ADR > 35% [RR(95%CI): 1.37(1.08-1.74); Ι~2 = 49% vs 1.10(0.99-1.24); Ι~2= 71%]. In terms of AADR and MAC, no difference was detected between EAC and CC [RR(95%CI): 1.03(0.85-1.25); Ι~2 = 15% and MD(95%CI): 0.30(-0.17-0.78);Ι~2 = 99%]. Subgroup analysis did not show any difference between the two device generations regarding all three endpoints. In EAC arms, the device had to be removed in 3%(95%CI: 2%-5%) of the cases mainly due to tortuous sigmoid or presence of diverticula along it.CONCLUSION EAC increases ADR compared to CC, especially for endoscopists with lower ADR. On the other hand, no significant effect on AADR and MAC was detected.展开更多
Although colonoscopy has been proven effective in reducing the incidence of colorectal cancer through the detection and removal of precancerous lesions, it remains an imperfect examination, as it can fail in detecting...Although colonoscopy has been proven effective in reducing the incidence of colorectal cancer through the detection and removal of precancerous lesions, it remains an imperfect examination, as it can fail in detecting up to almost one fourth of existing adenomas. Among reasons accounting for such failures, is the inability to meticulously visualize the colonic mucosa located either proximal to haustral folds or anatomic curves, including the hepatic and splenic flexures. In order to overcome these limitations, various colonoscope attachments aiming to improve mucosal visualization have been developed. All of them-transparent cap, Endocuff, Endocuff Vision and Endorings-are simply mounted onto the distal tip of the scope. In this review article, we introduce the rationale of their development, present their mode of action and discuss in detail the effect of their implementation in the detection of lesions during colonoscopy.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Endocuff-a plastic device with flexible projections-mounted on the distal tip of the colonoscope, promises improved colonic mucosa inspection.AIM To elucidate the effect of Endocuff on adenoma detection rate(ADR), advanced ADR(AADR) and mean number of adenomas per colonoscopy(MAC).METHODS Literature searches identified randomized-controlled trials evaluating Endocuffassisted colonoscopy(EAC) vs conventional colonoscopy(CC) in terms of ADR,AADR and MAC. The effect size on study outcomes was calculated using fixed or random effect model, as appropriate, and it is shown as relative risk(RR) [95%confidence interval(CI)] and mean difference(MD)(95%CI). The rate of device removal in EAC arms was also calculated.RESULTS We identified nine studies enrolling 6038 patients. All studies included mixed population(screening, surveillance and diagnostic examinations). Seven and two studies evaluated the first and the second-generation device, respectively. EAC was associated with increased ADR compared to CC [RR(95%CI): 1.18(1.05-1.32); Ι~2 = 71%]; EAC benefits more endoscopists with ADR ≤ 35% compared to those with ADR > 35% [RR(95%CI): 1.37(1.08-1.74); Ι~2 = 49% vs 1.10(0.99-1.24); Ι~2= 71%]. In terms of AADR and MAC, no difference was detected between EAC and CC [RR(95%CI): 1.03(0.85-1.25); Ι~2 = 15% and MD(95%CI): 0.30(-0.17-0.78);Ι~2 = 99%]. Subgroup analysis did not show any difference between the two device generations regarding all three endpoints. In EAC arms, the device had to be removed in 3%(95%CI: 2%-5%) of the cases mainly due to tortuous sigmoid or presence of diverticula along it.CONCLUSION EAC increases ADR compared to CC, especially for endoscopists with lower ADR. On the other hand, no significant effect on AADR and MAC was detected.
文摘Although colonoscopy has been proven effective in reducing the incidence of colorectal cancer through the detection and removal of precancerous lesions, it remains an imperfect examination, as it can fail in detecting up to almost one fourth of existing adenomas. Among reasons accounting for such failures, is the inability to meticulously visualize the colonic mucosa located either proximal to haustral folds or anatomic curves, including the hepatic and splenic flexures. In order to overcome these limitations, various colonoscope attachments aiming to improve mucosal visualization have been developed. All of them-transparent cap, Endocuff, Endocuff Vision and Endorings-are simply mounted onto the distal tip of the scope. In this review article, we introduce the rationale of their development, present their mode of action and discuss in detail the effect of their implementation in the detection of lesions during colonoscopy.
