Table 2.

Main indications for colonoscopy according to European panel appropriateness of gastrointestinal endoscopy II (www.epage.ch)

Iron deficiency anemia

Hematochezia

Discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen persisting ≥ 3 mo

Uncomplicated chronic diarrhea

Assessment of ulcerative colitis

Assessment of Crohn disease

Colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer screening in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Surveillance colonoscopy after polypectomy

Surveillance colonoscopy after colorectal cancer resection

Miscellaneous