Patient Profiles and Results of Colonoscopy Procedures in Hospitals of the Gaza Strip: A Retrospective Analysis
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By
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Khaled Siyam
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Khamis Elessi
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Mosheer Al-Dahdouh
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Ahmed Eid
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Hasan Hamdan
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Mustafa Abu Jayyab
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Issam Awadallah
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Tayseer Afifi
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February 6, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Patient Profiles and Results of Colonoscopy Procedures in Hospitals of the Gaza Strip: A Retrospective Analysis
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | |
| Target Population | Patients undergoing colonoscopy in Gaza Strip hospitals from 2017 to 2022 (totaling 983 patients). |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
- Colonoscopy practices in Gaza are significantly impacted by limited resources, leading to a focus on urgent indications.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Limited access to preventive colonoscopy leads to a predominance of symptomatic procedures, increasing late-stage diagnoses.
Clinical Best Practices
- Develop targeted campaigns to educate the public on CRC risk factors and the importance of early screening.
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