Colonoscopy-Related Adverse Events in Patients With Abnormal Stool-Based Tests: A Systematic Review of Literature and Meta-analysis of Outcomes.
Saurabh ChandanAntonio FacciorussoPradeep YarraShahab R KhanDaryl RamaiBabu P MohanLena L KassabMohammad BilalAasma ShaukatPublished in: The American journal of gastroenterology (2022)
Our analysis shows that in colonoscopies performed after abnormal stool-based testing, the overall risk of severe adverse events, perforation, bleeding, and death is minimal.