Yield of repeat colonoscopy in asymptomatic individuals with a positive fecal immunochemical test and recent colonoscopy

Volume: 89, Issue: 5, Pages: 1037 - 1043
Published: May 1, 2019
Abstract
Background and Aims A fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is often repeated annually, even after a recent colonoscopy. However, there are no published data on the proper approach to FIT-positive patients after a recent colonoscopy. We compared colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced colorectal neoplasia (ACRN) prevalence based on the interval since the last colonoscopy. Methods We reviewed asymptomatic screenees aged ≥50 years who underwent FIT and...
Paper Details
Title
Yield of repeat colonoscopy in asymptomatic individuals with a positive fecal immunochemical test and recent colonoscopy
Published Date
May 1, 2019
Volume
89
Issue
5
Pages
1037 - 1043
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