Description |
The Paris classification should be routinely used to describe the morphology of non-pedunculated lesions identified at colonoscopy. |
Domain |
Management of pathology |
Category |
Process |
Rationale |
The Paris classification is a helpful tool to assess the risk of invasion. |
When polyp description is adequate, removal of polyps harboring suspicious features is likely to be avoided. |
Construct |
Denominator: Colonoscopies with removal of non-pedunculated lesions |
Numerator: Procedures in the denominator where the Paris classification was used to describe lesions |
Exclusions: None |
Calculation: Proportion (%) |
Level of analysis: Service and endoscopist |
Frequency: Continuous monitoring using novel endoscopy reporting systems should be the preferred approach;12 an alternative approach is a 3-yearly audit of all colonoscopies performed over a 3-month period. |
Standards |
Minimum standard: Unknown |
Target standard: 100% |
Written colonoscopy reports should include a lesion description based on the Paris classification. |
If the target standard is not met, feedback on adequate description of polyp morphology is warranted. |
After evaluation and adjustment, close monitoring should be performed with a further audit within 6 months. |
Consensus agreement |
84.6% |
PICO |
3.9 (see Supporting Information) |
Evidence grading |
Very low quality evidence |