The accuracy of endoscopic optical diagnosis for colorectal polyps has been approaching histological diagnosis after implementation of image enhancement endoscopic technologies. The real-time notification of possible nature of resected polyp after colonoscopy is expected to reduce the anxiety and depression level of the patients before the availability of histological diagnosis and improve their quality of life. We designed and conducted a randomized control trial to confirm this hypothesis.
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Proportion of definite anxiety cases
Timeframe: This outcome will be assessed right before the next scheduled clinic for histological results (around 1 to 2 weeks after polypectomy)..
Proportion of definite depression cases
Timeframe: This outcome will be assessed right before the next scheduled clinic for histological results (around 1 to 2 weeks after polypectomy)..