Diagnostic yield from symptomatic lower gastrointestinal endoscopy in the UK: A British Society of Gastroenterology analysis using data from the National Endoscopy Database.
David Robert BeatonLinda SharpLiya LuNigel J TrudgillMo ThoufeeqBrian David NicholsonPeter RogersJames DochertyAnna JenkinsA John MorrisThomas RöschMatthew David RutterPublished in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2024)
Most colonoscopies were performed on patients with low-risk symptoms, where cancer risk was similar to the general population. Cancer and large polyp yield was highest in elderly patients with rectal bleeding or anaemia, although still fell short of FIT-based screening yields.
Keyphrases
- small bowel
- papillary thyroid
- squamous cell
- electronic health record
- quality improvement
- atrial fibrillation
- middle aged
- rectal cancer
- big data
- cross sectional
- lymph node metastasis
- community dwelling
- sleep quality
- physical activity
- depressive symptoms
- iron deficiency
- deep learning
- artificial intelligence
- drug induced