Endoscopy 2021; 53(08): v41
DOI: 10.1055/a-1342-1343
Author commentary

Author commentary on Fanny E. R. Vuik et al.

Fanny E. R. Vuik et al. Colon capsule endoscopy in colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review

This systematic review shows that colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a good alternative to colonoscopy in a CRC screening program, with an accuracy for polyp and cancer detection comparable to colonoscopy and superior to computed tomographic colonography; however, CCE completion rates require improvement.

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