Screening colonoscopy in balance. Issues of implementation
Ransohoff, D.F.
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America 31(4): 1031-44 Vii
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0889-8553 PMID: 12489276 Document Number: 542029
Although colonoscopy is currently considered an option for colon cancer screening, its choice as a preferred screening test is not supported by data, recommendations, or cost-effectiveness analysis. The use of colonoscopy in postpolypectomy surveillance constitutes a huge potential effort that should be appropriately anticipated and managed. Noninvasive methods for colon cancer screening may reduce the need for colonoscopy in the future.