The benefits of colonoscopies are considered to be considerably diminished after this age. This is due to the risks involved with colonoscopy preparation, which can cause dehydration and electrolyte ...
A new study published in the journal Gastroenterology supports the guidelines suggesting patients ages 50 and older at low risk of colon cancer should receive a screening colonoscopy every 10 years ...
Researchers investigated whether the time interval between a positive FIT result and follow-up colonoscopy is linked to risk for CRC.