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Hemoperitoneum as a Consequence of Colonoscopy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Hemoperitoneum without evidence of organ damage is a rare complication of colonoscopy. It is most frequently seen in association with splenic rupture due to traction on the splenocolic ligament.
Khosla, Manraj
core   +1 more source

Virtual colonoscopy

open access: yesThe Lancet, 2002
Computerized tomographic colonography (CT colonography) is a new, non-invasive technique that has been developed over the last few years; it looks at the large bowel in detail. In this chapter we look at how the examination is performed and we consider how the images are displayed.
Clare S, Smith, Helen M, Fenlon
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Clinical Profile and Endoscopic Findings in Patients undergoing Colonoscopy at a Tertiary Care Centre of Western Nepal

open access: yesJournal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2020
Background: Colonoscopy is an invasive procedure used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purpose for detection and management of the diseases of rectum, colon, and terminal ileum.
Subash Bhattarai, Ramesh Raj Acharya
doaj   +1 more source

Quality indicators in colonoscopy. The colonoscopy procedure

open access: yesRevista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas, 2018
The aim of the project this paper is part of was to propose quality and safety procedures and indicators to facilitate quality improvement in digestive endoscopy units. In this second issue, procedures and indicators are suggested regarding colonoscopy. First, a diagram charting the previous and subsequent steps of colonoscopy was designed.
Antonio Sánchez del Río   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Significance of fecal hemoglobin concentration for predicting risk of colorectal cancer after colonoscopy

open access: yesJGH Open, 2020
Background and Aim As the significance of the quantitative fecal immunochemical test (FIT) in patients who previously underwent a colonoscopy is unknown, this study aimed at investigating the association between fecal hemoglobin concentration and the ...
Takuji Kawamura   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patients with differences between histopathological and i-scan OE surveillance-colonoscopy-recommendations. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Patients with differences between histopathological and i-scan OE surveillance-colonoscopy-recommendations.
Steffen Zopf (5227925)   +16 more
core   +1 more source

Repeat Colonoscopy within 6 Months after Initial Outpatient Colonoscopy in Ontario: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2017
Background. The goal of this study is to examine utilization of early repeat colonoscopy ≤ 6 months after an index procedure. Methods. We identified persons having repeat colonoscopy ≤ 6 months following outpatient colonoscopy without prior colonoscopy ≤
Lawrence Paszat   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of synchronous colorectal neoplasms in surgically treated gastric cancer patients and significance of screening colonoscopy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background and AimThe existence of other primary tumors during the treatment and management of gastric cancer (GC) is an important issue. The present study investigated the prevalence and management of synchronous colorectal neoplasms (CRN) in surgically
Koide, Naohiko   +20 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of the accuracy of serum MMP-9 as a test for colorectal cancer in a primary care population [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Background Bowel cancer is common and is a major cause of death. Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials estimates that screening for colorectal cancer using faecal occult blood (FOB) test reduces mortality from colorectal cancer by 16%.
Redman, VD   +46 more
core   +1 more source

Cecum intubation rate as quality indicator in clinical versus screening colonoscopy

open access: yesEndoscopy International Open, 2017
Background and study aims Some guidelines recommend a minimum standard of 90 % cecal intubation rate (CIR) in routine clinics and 95 % in screening colonoscopy, while others have not made this distinction – both with limited evidence to support either ...
Geir Hoff   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

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