Evidence-based recommendations on virtual chromoendoscopy (VCE) using NBI, FICE or i-scan to assess colorectal polyps of 5 mm or less during colonoscopy.

Implementation statement

We recognise that implementing the new approach to assessing polyps of 5 mm or less during colonoscopy to determine whether they are adenomatous or hyperplastic as recommended in this guidance will need a big change in practice. See the Optical Diagnosis Implementation Group statement.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: 2020

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE diagnostics guidance

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)