Population-based prevalence estimates of history of colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy: review and analysis of recent trends
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 10/23/2009
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Stock C et al. – Data from outside the United States were extremely limited. Prevalence estimates from the United States indicate that a considerable and increasing ... colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy in their lives, although differences between age and sex groups persist. Prevalences of previous colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy need to be taken into account in the interpretation of time trends in, and variation across, populations of colorectal cancer incidence and ... mortality.
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Training and transfer of colonoscopy skills: a multinational, randomized, blinded, controlled trial of simulator versus bedside training
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 11/05/2009
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Haycock A et al. – Performance of novices trained on the colonoscopy simulator matched the performance of those with standard patient–based colonoscopy training, and ... in the simulator group demonstrated superior technical skills on simulated cases. The simulator should be considered as a tool for developing knowledge and skills prior to clinical practice.
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Iatrogenic colonic perforation by colonoscopy: a fatal complication for patients with a high anesthetic risk
International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 10/28/2009
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Mai CM et al. – Colonoscopy–related perforation can progress to peritonitis and sepsis, resulting in serious morbidity or death. High–anesthetic risk patients with colonic ... prognosis. Hence, patients need to be informed of the complications of colonoscopy, and clinicians must be cautioned about the potential problems for patients with a high–anesthetic risk when performing the procedure.
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A Feasibility Study of Probiotics Pretreatment as a Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy in Constipated Patients
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 10/22/2009
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Kim YH et al. – Two weeks of probiotics pretreatment as part of bowel preparation significantly improves colonic mucosa visualization during colonoscopy and reduces preparation–related and ... patients.
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A Prospective Randomized Study on Computed Virtual Chromoendoscopy Versus Conventional Colonoscopy for the Detection of Small Colorectal Adenomas
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 10/21/2009
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Cha JM et al. – Colonoscopy with the CVC mode identified more patients with small colorectal adenomas than conventional white–light colonoscopy. Therefore, CVC might be a supplementary tool
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Colonoscopy perforation rate, mechanisms and outcome: from diagnostic to therapeutic colonoscopy
Endoscopy, 10/30/2009
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Panteris V et al. – The perforation rate has declined in recent years in relation to more historical series, but there is now an increasing trend as a consequence of advanced interventional ... endoscopy. Awareness and experience are the only preventive measures that can limit the incidence of perforation.
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Are we doing too many surveillance colonoscopies on colonic adenoma? A 4-year study on a major colorectal cancer screening hospital
Surgical Practice, 10/27/2009
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Leung E et al. – Too many surveillance colonoscopies were performed in the unit. Targeting the reasons for non–compliance could potentially reduce ... ndash;stretched colonoscopy unit.
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Early Cognitive Impairment After Sedation for Colonoscopy: The Effect of Adding Midazolam and/or Fentanyl to Propofol
Anesthesia & Analgesia, 10/21/2009
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Padmanabhan U et al. – Significant cognitive impairment was common at discharge from elective outpatient colonoscopy. However, the addition of midazolam and/or fentanyl to ... cognitive impairment than the use of propofol alone. Furthermore, the use of adjuvants improved the ease of colonoscopy without increasing the rate of complications or prolonging early recovery times.
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A Prospective Assessment of Renal Impairment After Preparation for Colonoscopy: Oral Sodium Phosphate Appears to Be Safe in Well-Hydrated Subjects with Normal Renal Status
Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 10/21/2009
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Korsten MA et al. – Renal failure was not detected after the use of OSPS for colonoscopy preparation in subjects with recently documented normal ... risk of this complication is still between 0 and 6.3%. Thus, it is appreciated that only a very large prospective trial would have yielded a more accurate estimate of the likelihood of renal compromise after OSPS.
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The Impact of Narrow Band Imaging in Screening Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 10/07/2009
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Paggi S et al. – The routine use of NBI in screening colonoscopy did not increase the adenoma detection rate. NBI seems to improve the detection of flat adenomas, although additional studies are ... oncology
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