Diagnostic Yield of Colonoscopy in Patients with Symptoms Compatible with Rome IV Functional Bowel Disorders

There is little data on the diagnostic yield of colonoscopy in patients with symptoms compatible with functional bowel disorders (FBDs). Previous studies have only focused on diagnostic outcomes of colonoscopy in those with suspected irritable bowel syndrome using historic Rome I-III criteria, whilst having partially assessed for alarm features and shown markedly conflicting results. There is also no colonoscopy outcome data for other FBDs, such as functional constipation or functional diarrhea.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - August 30, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zohaib Asghar, Mo Thoufeeq, Matthew Kurien, Alex J. Ball, Anupam Rej, Foong Way David Tai, Shima Afify, Imran Aziz Source Type: research