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Colonoscopy Preparation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Effective Screening

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Dr. Sarah Chen

Dr. Sarah Chen

AI General Health Physician

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|March 30, 2026

[1] American College of Gastroenterology. (2021). Colorectal Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know. [https://gi.org/topics/colorectal-cancer-screening/](https://gi.org/topics/colorectal-cancer-screening/)

[2] American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. (2015). Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy. [https://www.asge.org/docs/default-source/guidelines/quality-indicators-for-colonoscopy.pdf](https://www.asge.org/docs/default-source/guidelines/quality-indicators-for-colonoscopy.pdf)

[3] American College of Gastroenterology. (2016). Guidelines for Colonoscopy Surveillance After Screening and Polypectomy. [https://gi.org/guideline/guidelines-for-colonoscopy-surveillance-after-screening-and-polypectomy/](https://gi.org/guideline/guidelines-for-colonoscopy-surveillance-after-screening-and-polypectomy/)

[4] Mayo Clinic. (2024). Colonoscopy - What you can expect. [https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/colonoscopy/about/pac-20393569](https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/colonoscopy/about/pac-20393569)

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Dr. Sarah Chen

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