The number of hospital visits occurring within 14 days of outpatient colonoscopies and the associated healthcare costs
| Total number of visits to the accident and emergency (A&E) department within 14 days of colonoscopy | Number of visits to the A&E department within 14 days attributable to colonoscopy (% of total) | Number of visits to the A&E department within 14 days attributable to colonoscopy, requiring admission | Total additional cost of hospital attendances attributable to colonoscopy (£) | |
| 22 | 14 (1.25) | 5 | ||
| Average cost per attendance (£) | 145 | 145 | 3338 | |
| Total additional cost (£) | 3190 | 2030 | 16 690 | 18 720 |