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. 2017 Mar 16;5(3):309–334. doi: 10.1177/2050640617700014
Minor performance measure Adequate description of polyp morphology
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