Trends in colonoscopy and fecal occult blood test use after the introduction of dual screening offers in Germany: Results from a large population-based study, 2003–2016

This study demonstrates a large increase in colonoscopy utilization since colonoscopy was included as an alternative primary screening test, which was accompanied by a substantial decline in FOBT use. Although the overall adherence to CRC screening recommendations remained stable, the substantial shift of share from FOBT to colonoscopy is expected to yield more protection against CRC incidence and mortality.
Source: Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research