Table to show the indications with rectal bleeding in relation to right side and left sided colonic pathology
| Indication (Bleeding +) | Right sided colonic pathology | Left sided colonic pathology | Ride sided cause for the indication | Total number of colonoscopies | Percentage of right sided causes for the indication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abnormal sigmoidoscopy or CT Scan | 5 | 23 | 0 | 28 | 0.0% |
| Positive family history, previous polyps or national screening | 10 | 31 | 0 | 41 | 0.0% |
| Previous carcinoma | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0.0% |
| Constipation | 1 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0.0% |
| Constipation and ciarrhoea | 0 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0.0% |
| Bleeding only | 11 | 77 | 2 | 89 | 2.2% |
| Diarrhoea | 10 | 59 | 8 | 69 | 11.6% |
| Iron deficiency anaemia | 5 | 25 | 1 | 30 | 3.3% |