PTU-042 An audit tool to evaluate post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) rates in endoscopy units

Introduction

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally and the third most common cause of cancer death. Early diagnosis at stages where disease can be treated, significantly improves survival rates justifying the need for CRC screening programs by ‘gold standard’ colonoscopy. Given the concern for significant numbers of missed lesions, the new JAG Global Rating Scale (GRS) requires all endoscopy units to develop...