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In a recent publication on colonoscopy-related mortality in a fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-based colorectal cancer screening program we estimated the occurrence of fatal adverse events caused by colonoscopy as follow-up of a positive FIT result.1 In response to our findings, Weiss and colleagues stated that the complications by follow-up colonoscopy after positive FIT should not be attributed to FIT screening, because other less invasive follow-up alternatives are available.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research