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

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.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - January 23, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nam Hee Kim, Yoon Suk Jung, Jae Wan Lim, Jung Ho Park, Dong Il Park, Chong Il Sohn Source Type: research