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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Feb 16, 2015; 7(2): 94-101
Published online Feb 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i2.94
Published online Feb 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i2.94
Table 2 Main indications for colonoscopy according to European panel appropriateness of gastrointestinal endoscopy II (http://www.epage.ch)
| Iron deficiency anemia |
| Hematochezia |
| Discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen persisting ≥ 3 mo |
| Uncomplicated chronic diarrhea |
| Assessment of ulcerative colitis |
| Assessment of Crohn disease |
| Colorectal cancer screening |
| Colorectal cancer screening in patients with inflammatory bowel disease |
| Surveillance colonoscopy after polypectomy |
| Surveillance colonoscopy after colorectal cancer resection |
| Miscellaneous |
- Citation: Gimeno-García AZ, Quintero E. Colonoscopy appropriateness: Really needed or a waste of time? World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7(2): 94-101
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v7/i2/94.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v7.i2.94