Education and gastroenterology fellow knowledge about endoscopic mucosal resection of colon adenomas: a survey-based study.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is an effective way to remove large (> 2 cm) colon adenomas. Training about it has not been standardized in fellowship programs. This study was aimed at evaluating the education and knowledge of gastroenterology fellows about EMR of colorectal adenomas. Methods  Participation in this survey was offered to 1730 gastroenterology fellows in the United States during the academic year 2019 to 2020. The survey assessed endoscopic mucosal resection training and knowledge and was approved and administered by the American College of Gastroenterology. Results  A total of 163 fellows (9.4 %) completed the survey. Only 85 fellows (52.1 %) reported receiving formal education in endoscopic mucosal resection. Fellow confid

SUBMITTER: Garg S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8383077 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature