Appropriateness of colonoscopy in a digestive endoscopy unit: a prospective study using ASGE guidelines.

Rationale, Aims And Objectives: Appropriate indications for colonoscopy (C) are essential for a rational use of resources. The aim of this study is to evaluate the appropriateness of indication for C according to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) guidelines and to evaluate whether appropriate use was correlated with the diagnostic yield of C.

Methods: We analysed 677 consecutive C performed over an 11-month period in a digestive endoscopy unit with an open access system.