"Colonoscopy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the luminal surface of the colon.
| Descriptor ID |
D003113
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.372.250.250.200 E01.370.388.250.250.250.160 E04.210.240.250.160 E04.502.250.250.250.160
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| Concept/Terms |
Colonoscopic Surgical Procedures- Colonoscopic Surgical Procedures
- Colonoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Procedure, Colonoscopic Surgical
- Procedures, Colonoscopic Surgical
- Surgical Procedure, Colonoscopic
- Surgery, Colonoscopic
- Surgical Procedures, Colonoscopic
- Colonoscopic Surgery
- Colonoscopic Surgeries
- Surgeries, Colonoscopic
|
Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Colonoscopy".
- Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
- Diagnosis [E01]
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
- Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive System [E01.370.372]
- Endoscopy, Digestive System [E01.370.372.250]
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal [E01.370.372.250.250]
- Colonoscopy [E01.370.372.250.250.200]
- Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical [E01.370.388]
- Endoscopy [E01.370.388.250]
- Endoscopy, Digestive System [E01.370.388.250.250]
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal [E01.370.388.250.250.250]
- Colonoscopy [E01.370.388.250.250.250.160]
- Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
- Digestive System Surgical Procedures [E04.210]
- Endoscopy, Digestive System [E04.210.240]
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal [E04.210.240.250]
- Colonoscopy [E04.210.240.250.160]
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures [E04.502]
- Endoscopy [E04.502.250]
- Endoscopy, Digestive System [E04.502.250.250]
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal [E04.502.250.250.250]
- Colonoscopy [E04.502.250.250.250.160]
Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Colonoscopy".
This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Colonoscopy" by people in this website by year, and whether "Colonoscopy" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 2014 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 2020 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2021 | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| 2022 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| 2023 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Colonoscopy" by people in Profiles.
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The Impact of Visual Distraction Interventions on Patients' Pain and Anxiety During Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2025 Oct 01; 59(9):849-862.
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Disease Outcomes in Immune-Mediated Colitis: A Study Describing Initial Endoscopic and Histologic Presentations and Treatment Options. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2025 Sep; 23(9).
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Zero-inflated models for the evaluation of colorectal polyps in colon cancer screening studies-a value-based biostatistics practice. PeerJ. 2025; 13:e19504.
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ACR Appropriateness Criteria? Colorectal Cancer Screening: 2024 Update. J Am Coll Radiol. 2025 May; 22(5S):S190-S201.
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Outcomes of Colonic Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection and Advanced Tissue Resection in Obese Patients: An Analysis of a Large Western Cohort. Dig Dis Sci. 2025 Jun; 70(6):2117-2127.
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Bowel Cleansing Effectiveness of Sulfate-Based Tablet Versus Sulfate-Based Solution for Outpatient Colonoscopy: A Retrospective Noninferiority Study. Dig Dis Sci. 2025 Jun; 70(6):2062-2068.
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It's All About the Bubbles: Assessing the Effects of Simethicone on Safety and Efficacy During Colonoscopy. Dig Dis Sci. 2025 May; 70(5):1832-1837.
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Creating a standardized tool for the evaluation and comparison of artificial intelligence-based computer-aided detection programs in colonoscopy: a modified Delphi approach. Gastrointest Endosc. 2025 Jul; 102(1):109-116.e2.
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Interval Advanced Adenomas and Neoplasia in Patients with Negative Colonoscopy Following Positive Stool-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Test. Dig Dis Sci. 2025 Jan; 70(1):350-359.
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Risk Factors for Serrated Polyps: Results From a Large, Multicenter Colonoscopy-Based Study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2024 Dec 01; 119(12):2532-2539.