Journal article
A European view of diagnostic yield and appropriateness of colonoscopy.
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study's purpose was to examine the relationship between appropriateness criteria and diagnostic yield of colonoscopy.
METHODOLOGY: This observational study prospectively included consecutive patients referred for colonoscopy from 21 centers in 11 countries. Patient, center, and colonoscopy characteristics were collected. Significant diagnoses included cancer, adenomatous polyps, angiodysplasia, and new diagnoses of …
Authors
Gonvers J-J; Harris JK; Wietlisbach V; Burnand B; Vader J-P; Froehlich F
Journal
Hepatogastroenterology, Vol. 54, No. 75, pp. 729–735
Publication Date
2007
ISSN
0172-6390