Impact of cuff-assisted colonoscopy for adenoma detection: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have reported that cuff-assisted colonoscopy (CAC) can be used for detection of adenoma (DA). However, there are inconsistent results regarding the CAC for DA. Thus, this study will systematically explore the impact of CAC for DA. METHODS: In order to retrieve potential eligible articles, this study will identify the following electronic databases from their inceptions to present: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, PSYCINFO, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. All electronic databases will be searched without any language limitation. We will consider case-controlled studies that focused on exploring the impacts of CAC for DA. Two authors will perform study selection, information collection and risk of bias assessment, respectively. Any discrepancies between 2 authors will be resolved through discussion with a third author. RESULTS: This study will summarize the most recent evidence to assess the impact of CAC for DA. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study will provide evidence of CAC for DA in clinical practice. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: INPLASY202040042.