"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
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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 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 3 | 6 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| 2014 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 2022 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| 2023 | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Colonoscopy" by people in Profiles.
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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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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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Randomized Controlled Trial of Ketamine and Moderate Sedation for Outpatient Endoscopy in Adults. Mil Med. 2024 01 23; 189(1-2):313-320.
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Diagnostic Utility of Mucosal Biopsies Taken During Colonoscopy-Guided Colonic Manometry Catheter Placement. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 11 01; 77(5):655-660.
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Risk for Post-Colonoscopy Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Patients With and Without Antibiotic Exposure: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022 06; 20(6):e1305-e1322.
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Efficacy and histologic accuracy of underwater versus conventional endoscopic mucosal resection for large (>20?mm) colorectal polyps: a comparative review and meta-analysis. Gastrointest Endosc. 2021 09; 94(3):471-482.e9.
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Risk prediction rule for advanced neoplasia on screening colonoscopy for average-risk individuals. World J Gastroenterol. 2020 Oct 07; 26(37):5705-5717.
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Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy in 2020: A Look at the Past, Present, and Future. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2020 May 06; 22(6):28.
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Morning versus afternoon adenoma detection rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 04; 32(4):467-474.
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Cecal Duplication Presenting With Hematochezia in an Infant. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2019 10; 58(11-12):1338-1340.