Screening colonoscopy and risk of adverse events among individuals undergoing fecal immunochemical testing in a population‐based program: A nested case‐control study

Background Screening by means of biennial fecal occult blood test has provided a reduction in overall colorectal cancer mortality. Notwithstanding, we should not underestimate the harms that it can produce. Aim The aim of this article is to identify the independent risk factors of complications after a screening colonoscopy. Methods A six‐year, nested case‐control study was conducted. Mortality/complications within 30 days after colonoscopy were...