Author commentary on Ahmir Ahmad et al.

Ahmir Ahmad et al. Evaluation of a real-time computer-aided polyp detection system during screening colonoscopy: AI-DETECT study

In this randomized controlled trial, 614 patients were assigned to computer-aided detection (CADe) or standard colonoscopy. Colonoscopies were performed by eight screening-accredited colonoscopists in a bowel cancer screening program center. A borderline significant difference in polyp detection rate (79.7 % vs. 85.7 %; P = 0.05) was found but no significant difference in adenoma detection rate (ADR; 65.0 % vs. 71.4 %; P = 0.09). Use of CADe for improving ADR may be of limited value for screening-accredited colonoscopists with high ADRs.

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Article published online:
29 March 2023