Index Colonoscopy
Index Colonoscopy
Definition
A colonoscopy performed for screening or diagnostic purposes that is used as a baseline procedure to compare with future follow-up colonoscopies.
Also known as Baseline Colonoscopy, Index Colonoscopy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C3274817 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Colon | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Digestive tract | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |