Brooks D. Cash, MD, AGAF, FACG, FASGE,

discusses the most prevalent causes and effects of incomplete or failed colonoscopy for gastroenterologists and endoscopists

as well as patients. Factors related to failed colonoscopy, such as bowel preparation quality, and potential after effects

including increased costs also are addressed. Dr. Cash is professor of medicine in the College of Medicine at the University

of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama.

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