Background Data suggest the overuse of repeat colonoscopies, especially in patients at low
risk for colorectal cancer. Our objective was to evaluate the time to repeat colonoscopies in …

Background. The goal of this study is to examine utilization of early repeat colonoscopy≤ 6
months after an index procedure. Methods. We identified persons having repeat …

BACKGROUND: In many regions, the demand for colonoscopy exceeds its availability.
Patients undergoing repeat examinations comprise a significant proportion of those on …

Background A large proportion of US Medicare beneficiaries undergo earlier‐than‐
recommended follow‐up colonoscopies after negative screening colonoscopy. Such …

Previous studies have reported that repeat colonoscopies were often not conducted in the
recommended time interval after screening colonoscopy. We prospectively followed …

OBJECTIVES: Early repeat colonoscopy after an index examination may be justifiable, but
may also reflect quality issues during the first examination. The aims of this study were to …

Background and study aims National societies recommend colorectal cancer (CRC)
screening 10 years after a normal (“negative”) colonoscopy in low-risk individuals. We …

Background and Aims Surveillance is an integral part of the colorectal cancer (CRC)
screening process. We aimed to investigate inter-physician variation in follow-up procedures …

BACKGROUND: Colonoscopy possesses the highest sensitivity of available screening tests
for colorectal cancer and polyps, but it also carries risks. Appropriate intervals for repeating …

Background & Aims Regular screening with colonoscopy lowers colorectal cancer incidence
and mortality. We aimed to determine patterns of repeat and surveillance colonoscopy and …