Tag: Colonoscopy

For all BMI/sex groups, initiating colonoscopy at 45 years or annual FIT at 40 years is cost-effective at threshold of $100,000/QALY

Reduced risk seen with earlier initiation of endoscopy, including lower risk for colorectal cancer diagnosed in women before 55 years of age

Adenoma miss rate drops by half for both proximal and distal colon lesions

Overall rate of colonoscopy completion was 85 percent in Hispanic population; reasons for cancellation, no-show included cost

Guidelines address diagnosis and management, use of diagnostic colonoscopy in complicated disease, and interventions to prevent recurrence

For those aged 45 to 49 years, 32 percent had any neoplasia, 7.5 percent had advanced premalignant lesions, 0.58 percent had CRC

One in four primary care clinicians select a stool-based test as their preferred screening option

Compared with standard microscopic assessment, AI-augmented digital system improves accuracy of classification of polyps by pathologists

Segments with incomplete resection have increased risk for any metachronous neoplasia, advanced neoplasia

Follow-up colonoscopy often classified as 'diagnostic' test, not 'routine screening,' and therefore not covered by insurance