Tag: Colonoscopy
Prevalence of CRC Screening Lowest in Adults Aged 50 to 54
Colorectal cancer screening prevalence 50.0 percent among those aged 50 to 54, increases with age
Prediagnostic Colonoscopy Cuts Colorectal Cancer Death Risk
Mortality risk drops 17 percent with one colonoscopy before diagnosis, 45 percent with three colonoscopies
Costs of Reusable Colonoscopes Vary Based on Center Volume
Cost per colonoscopy ranges from $188.64 at high-volume centers to $501.16 at low-volume centers
Colonoscopy Rates Increased in Those Aged 45 to 54 Years
However, 2000 to 2015 saw increased colorectal cancer incidence for ages 40 to 54
Colonoscopy Quality Not Affected by Sedation Method
No difference found in adenoma or polyp detection rates between moderate and deep sedation
Starting Colorectal Cancer Screening at Age 45 Years Is Cost-Effective
But increasing participation for unscreened older adults would yield greater benefits at lower costs
Anemia Criteria Assist Decision on Type of Colorectal Cancer Screen
Risk for proximal cancers low among patients without broad-definition anemia and/or abdominal mass
Long-Term Reduction in CRC Risk After Negative Colonoscopy
At 10-year rescreening interval, risks for colorectal cancer and related deaths significantly reduced
Many Veterans Oppose Cessation of Colorectal Cancer Screening
More than one-quarter of those surveyed not comfortable with stopping low-value screening
Colonoscopy Receipt Varies After Advanced Adenoma Diagnosis
Percent of patients receiving subsequent colonoscopy within 3.5 years varies from 18.3 to 59.5 percent
