The impact of delaying colonoscopies during the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer detection and prevention.
Jessica HollandMichelle CwintalGeorgia RigasAllison J PangCarol-Ann VasilevskyNancy MorinGabriela GhitulescuJulio FariaMarylise BoutrosPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2022)
The restriction of access to colonoscopy resulted in a significant reduction in screening and surveillance of high-risk patients, adenomas removed, and CRCs diagnosed. Clinicians and patients will face the oncologic ramifications this the coming years.