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Colonoscopy intervals by colonoscopy indication.
| Indication (% of patients with prior colonoscopy on record) | Interval (years) (+SD) between last and current colonoscopy |
|---|---|
| Change in bowel habits (28.1%) | 5 (2.1) |
| Colitides (51.5%) | 3 (1.8) |
| GI bleeding (35.7%) | 4 (2.4) |
| Pain (30.5%) | 5 (2.2) |
| Screening (17.9%) | 6 (1.4) |
| Surveillance (67.3%) | 4 (2) |
| Miscellaneous (21.6%) | 3 (2.8) |
