Determinants of high sessile serrated lesion detection: Role of faecal occult blood test and colonoscopy quality indicators

SSL-DR as a quality indicator requires contextualization regarding clinical indications, bowel preparation quality, and comorbidities. There was a significantly higher prevalence of SSLs in FOBT (+) patients. Despite comprehensive adjustment, this study cannot fully explain the wide SSL-DR variation in Australia, highlighting the need for standardized detection protocols and further research to ensure optimal cancer prevention outcomes.