Short Interval Repeat Colonoscopy After Inadequate Bowel Preparation Is Low Among Veterans
The rate of IBP was 5.5%. Only 59.2% of those with IBP underwent recommended repeat colonoscopy within 1 year, and 26.0% never underwent repeat colonoscopy. Additional efforts are needed to ensure that individuals with IBP return for timely repeat colonoscopy.
Authors
- Nicha Wongjarupong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8676-413X)
Institutions
- Veterans Health Administration (US)
- University of Minnesota System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Federal Practitioner
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12788/fp.0510
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.28