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Trial reportWorld journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy2025

Determinants of high sessile serrated lesion detection: Role of faecal occult blood test and colonoscopy quality indicators.

Harry Williams, Natalie R Dierick, Christina Lee, Praka Sundaralingam, Stuart N Kostalas

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Trial report in World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. The Clinical Importance of Adequate Bowel Preparation.Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2026
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5 authors.

Harry WilliamsRural Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Port Macquarie 2444, New South Wales, Australia.
Natalie R DierickSchool of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Port Macquarie 2444, New South Wales, Australia.
Christina LeeDepartment of Gastroenterology, Port Macquarie Gastroenterology, Port Macquarie 2444, New South Wales, Australia.
Praka SundaralingamDepartment of Gastroenterology, Port Macquarie Gastroenterology, Port Macquarie 2444, New South Wales, Australia.
Stuart N KostalasRural Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Port Macquarie 2444, New South Wales, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSessile serrated lesions (SSLs) are premalignant polyps implicated in up to 30% of colorectal cancers. Australia reports high SSL detection rates (SSL-DRs), yet with marked variability (3.1%-24%). This substantial variation raises concerns about missed lesions and post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer. This study investigates determinants associated with SSL-DR variation in regional Australia.

aimTo study how patient, clinical, and colonoscopy factors are associated with SSL detection in a regional Australian practice. We aimed to contribute high-detection data to the literature by analyzing the association of SSL detection with various determinants.

methodsThis retrospective, cross-sectional analysis examined 1450 colonoscopies performed at Port Macquarie Gastroenterology during 2023. Sigmoidoscopies and repeat procedures were excluded. Multivariate logistic regression analyzed associations between SSL detection and patient demographics, clinical indications, procedural factors, and comorbidities.

resultsThe overall SSL-DR was 30.7%. Multivariate analysis identified several independent predictors: Clinical indication, bowel preparation quality, inflammatory bowel disease status, and serrated polyposis syndrome. The faecal occult blood test positive (FOBT) (+) cohort showed the highest predicted SSL detection probability (39.8%), while clinical symptoms showed the lowest (22.3%). After adjustment, SSL detection odds were 2.3 times greater among FOBT (+) patients than those with clinical symptoms (adjusted odds ratio = 2.30, 95% confidence interval: 1.20-4.40,

conclusionSSL-DR as a quality indicator requires contextualization regarding clinical indications, bowel preparation quality, and comorbidities. There was a significantly higher prevalence of SSLs in FOBT (+) patients. Despite comprehensive adjustment, this study cannot fully explain the wide SSL-DR variation in Australia, highlighting the need for standardized detection protocols and further research to ensure optimal cancer prevention outcomes.

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Adenoma detection rateColonoscopyDysplasiaFaecal occult blood testPolyp detection ratePrevalenceSessile serrated lesion

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PMID40838154
PMCPMC12362571

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