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Perfil de pacientes sometidos a colonoscopía en el Hospital Regional San José del Carmen de Copiapó, Chile, 2022-2024.

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Title: Perfil de pacientes sometidos a colonoscopía en el Hospital Regional San José del Carmen de Copiapó, Chile, 2022-2024.
Authors: Alfaro, Francisca1 francisca.alfaro.21@alumnos.uda.cl, Álvarez, Constanza1, Bazignan, Martina1, Leiva, Francisca1, López, Catalina1, Ramos, Makarena1, Signore, Iskra2
Source: Revista Médica de Risaralda. ene-jun2026, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p59-74. 16p.
Subjects: COLONOSCOPY, COLORECTAL cancer, COLITIS, HEALTH services accessibility, ADENOMA, MEDICAL screening, EPIDEMIOLOGY, BIOPSY
Geographic Terms: CHILE
Abstract (English): Objectives: Describe the cohort of patients who underwent colonoscopy between 2022 and 2024 at Hospital Regional de Copiapó, with an emphasis on Colorectal Cancer. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted with information obtained from the database of the Statistics Department and the Pathological Anatomy Department of the Hospital Regional de Copiapó (HRC). Results: Between 2022 and 2024, 1136 long colonoscopies were scheduled; 1114 were completed, 18 were suspended, and 4 were left incomplete, with a sustained annual increase in the total number of colonoscopies. The main cause of suspension was patient non-attendance. Women and beneficiaries of the National Health Fund (acronym in Spanish FONASA) predominated; the most frequent age groups were 60-69 and 70-79 years. Most of the indications came from the Diagnostic and Treatment Center (acronym in Spanish CDT) and the Gastroenterology specialty. A total of 644 biopsies were obtained, a number that also showed a progressive increase. Histological findings were distributed mainly between adenomas and colitis, which together accounted for ≥60% of the annual results, while cancer remained at ≤10%, decreasing from 9.9% in 2022 to 5.4% in 2024. Conclusions: The study showed a sustained increase in colonoscopies performed at Copiapó Regional Hospital between 2022 and 2024. The most frequent diagnoses were adenomas and colitis, with a progressive rise in adenoma cases, suggesting improved early detection of precancerous lesions. These findings highlight the need to strengthen screening efforts and timely access, providing key insights for regional healthcare planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): Objetivos: Describir la cohorte de pacientes sometidos a colonoscopías realizadas entre los años 2022 y 2024 en el Hospital Regional de Copiapó, con énfasis en cáncer colorrectal. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, transversal y descriptivo con información obtenida de la base de datos del Departamento de Estadística y del Departamento de Anatomía Patológica del Hospital Regional de Copiapó (HRC). Resultados: Entre 2022 y 2024 se programaron 1136 colonoscopías largas; 1114 se completaron, 18 se suspendieron y 4 quedaron incompletas, con un incremento anual sostenido en el total de colonoscopías realizadas. La principal causa de suspensión fue la inasistencia del paciente. Predominaron las mujeres y los beneficiarios del Fondo Nacional de Salud (FONASA); los grupos etarios más frecuentes fueron 60-69 y 70-79 años. La mayoría de las indicaciones procedieron del Centro de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento (CDT) y de la especialidad de gastroenterología. Se obtuvieron 644 biopsias, número que también mostró un aumento progresivo. Los hallazgos histológicos se distribuyeron principalmente entre adenomas y colitis, que en conjunto representaron ≥60% de los resultados anuales, mientras que el cáncer se mantuvo ≤10%, descendiendo de 9,9% en 2022 a 5,4% en 2024. Conclusiones: El estudio mostró un aumento sostenido en las colonoscopías y biopsias realizadas en el Hospital de Copiapó entre 2022 y 2024. Los diagnósticos más frecuentes fueron adenomas y colitis, con un aumento progresivo de adenomas, lo que sugiere una mejora en la detección precoz. Estos hallazgos refuerzan la necesidad de fortalecer el tamizaje y el acceso oportuno, aportando insumos clave para la planificación sanitaria regional. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Objectives: Describe the cohort of patients who underwent colonoscopy between 2022 and 2024 at Hospital Regional de Copiapó, with an emphasis on Colorectal Cancer. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted with information obtained from the database of the Statistics Department and the Pathological Anatomy Department of the Hospital Regional de Copiapó (HRC). Results: Between 2022 and 2024, 1136 long colonoscopies were scheduled; 1114 were completed, 18 were suspended, and 4 were left incomplete, with a sustained annual increase in the total number of colonoscopies. The main cause of suspension was patient non-attendance. Women and beneficiaries of the National Health Fund (acronym in Spanish FONASA) predominated; the most frequent age groups were 60-69 and 70-79 years. Most of the indications came from the Diagnostic and Treatment Center (acronym in Spanish CDT) and the Gastroenterology specialty. A total of 644 biopsies were obtained, a number that also showed a progressive increase. Histological findings were distributed mainly between adenomas and colitis, which together accounted for ≥60% of the annual results, while cancer remained at ≤10%, decreasing from 9.9% in 2022 to 5.4% in 2024. Conclusions: The study showed a sustained increase in colonoscopies performed at Copiapó Regional Hospital between 2022 and 2024. The most frequent diagnoses were adenomas and colitis, with a progressive rise in adenoma cases, suggesting improved early detection of precancerous lesions. These findings highlight the need to strengthen screening efforts and timely access, providing key insights for regional healthcare planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:01220667
DOI:10.22517/25395203.25860