Modifiable factors including weekend consultations are major contributors to inpatient colonoscopy delays

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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2026; 18(9): 122102
Published online Sep 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.122102

Table 1 Factors driving delay of colonoscopy procedures, n (%)

Factors associated with inpatient colonoscopy delay (may be more than one factor per delay)	Delayed colonoscopy procedures (n = 302)
Clinical delays
Change in clinical recommendations	160 (53.0)
Inadequate bowel preparation	55 (18.2)
Pending medical optimization	48 (15.9)
Planned extended bowel preparation	27 (8.9)
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy prior to colonoscopy	20 (6.6)
Holding anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy for a specified time	8 (2.6)
Pending INR/platelets optimization	9 (3.0)
Logistical delays
Weekend scheduling limitations	53 (17.5)
Weekday scheduling limitations and/or failure to initiate a clear liquid diet	66 (21.9)

INR: International normalised ratio.

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Citation: Li TY, Gurram H, Li Y, Sals A, Keswani RN. Modifiable factors including weekend consultations are major contributors to inpatient colonoscopy delays. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; 18(9): 122102
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Li TY, Gurram H, Li Y, Sals A, Keswani RN. Modifiable factors including weekend consultations are major contributors to inpatient colonoscopy delays. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; 18(9): 122102 [DOI: 10.4253/wjge.122102]

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