Publication/Presentation Date
5-14-2019
Abstract
Colonoscopies are performed for cancer screening as well as for other diagnostic and therapeutic reasons. It is considered successful if cecal intubation is achieved and adequate mucosa is visualized. It is not always possible to achieve cecal intubation due to multiple reasons such as sharp angulation or fixed segments of the colon and stricture. A pediatric colonoscope (PDC) and an ultrathin colonoscope (UTC) are used as a tool to negotiate sharp angulation and the fixed segments of the colon because their small diameter allows easy movement. An ultrathin colonoscope is used at many practices as a rescue in situations where standard colonoscopes have failed. Our study highlights the use of an ultraslim scope in both rescue situations and as the initial colonoscope of choice in an ambulatory endoscopy center.
Volume
11
Issue
5
First Page
4663
Last Page
4663
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Essrani, R., Hickey, P., & Shah, H. (2019). Initial Experience of a Community Gastroenterology Practice with Ultraslim Colonoscopy. Cureus, 11(5), e4663. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.4663
Disciplines
Gastroenterology
PubMedID
31316878
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article