Association of obesity with colonic findings in screening colonoscopy in a large population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Obesity is associated with an increased incidence of and mortality from colorectal cancer (CRC). Screening colonoscopy seems particularly important for individuals with obesity. The aim of this study is to analyse the characteristics of screening colonoscopy in individuals with obesity.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional analysis of records of 75,278 patients from a national colonoscopy screening programme in Poland. The database contained demographic data, colonoscopy results, self-reported data on weight and height, a standardized screenees' experience questionnaire and colorectal findings.

Results

Adenoma detection rate and advanced neoplasia detection rate increased significantly in groups of increasing body mass index (BMI). In subjects wi

SUBMITTER: Kobiela J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6297925 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature