Colonoscopy-related mortality in a fecal immunochemical test-based colorectal cancer screening program

Many countries have introduced colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programs with fecal immunochemical tests (FITs), and follow-up colonoscopies for individuals with a positive FIT result. In order to make an informed decision to participate, individuals must be informed about the benefits and harms of FIT-based screening and subsequent colonoscopy. Colonoscopy-related fatal complications in FIT-based screening are understudied. We aimed to estimate the colonoscopy-related mortality in a national FIT-based CRC screening program.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - August 6, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: A.I. Kooyker, E. Toes-Zoutendijk, A.W.J. Opstal-van Winden, M. Buskermolen, A.J. van Vuuren, E.J. Kuipers, F.J. van Kemenade, C. Ramakers, E. Dekker, I.D. Nagtegaal, H.J. de Koning, M.C.W. Spaander, I. Lansdorp-Vogelaar, M.E. van Leerdam Source Type: research