The day of the week does not affect the adenoma detection rate.

Background: The role of operator fatigue on adenoma detection rate (ADR) is still controversial.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine if fatigue towards the end of the week affects the ADR.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of consecutive colonoscopies was done at a tertiary care teaching institution.

Comparison of adenoma detection rate in Hispanics and whites undergoing first screening colonoscopy: a retrospective chart review.

Background: Current guidelines recommend screening colonoscopy beginning at age 50 in the average-risk population. Race has been shown to influence the risk of colorectal cancer, thus leading to the recommendation of initiating screening in blacks at the age of 45. Few data exist on the prevalence of colon polyps among U.