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Patient Profiles and Results of Colonoscopy Procedures in Hospitals of the Gaza Strip: A Retrospective Analysis

  • By

  • Khaled Siyam

  • Khamis Elessi

  • Mosheer Al-Dahdouh

  • Ahmed Eid

  • Hasan Hamdan

  • Mustafa Abu Jayyab

  • Issam Awadallah

  • Tayseer Afifi

  • February 6, 2026

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    Colonoscopy is essential for diagnosing and managing colorectal diseases, including colorectal cancer, which is a major public health issue.

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    The Gaza Strip faces significant healthcare challenges, limiting access to preventive colonoscopy and leading to a focus on symptomatic procedures.

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    This study analyzed colonoscopy outcomes from 983 patients in Gaza Strip hospitals between 2017 and 2022, highlighting demographic and clinical characteristics.

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    Younger patients in the region are diagnosed with colorectal cancer at more advanced stages, negatively impacting their prognosis.

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    The findings aim to inform public health strategies and improve early detection efforts in resource-constrained healthcare settings.

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Patient Profiles and Results of Colonoscopy Procedures in Hospitals of the Gaza Strip: A Retrospective Analysis

  • by Khaled Siyam, Khamis Elessi, Mosheer Al-Dahdouh, Ahmed Eid, Hasan Hamdan, Mustafa Abu Jayyab, Issam Awadallah, Tayseer Afifi

  • February 6, 2026

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