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Reasons for lack of follow-up colonoscopy within 18 months (N = 24)
| Reason | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Clinician documented reasons that complete colon evaluation was not pursued (e.g. hemorrhoids, medical complications, patient plans to obtain colonoscopy in Mexico) |
9 (37.5) |
| Patient refused colonoscopy or cancelled colonoscopy appointment | 6 (25.0) |
| No reason found in health record | 5 (20.8) |
| Colonoscopy not indicated (e.g. patient had a normal colonoscopy within 10 years) | 4 (16.7) |
