Cap-Assisted Colonoscopy
Cap-assisted colonoscopy is a simple, practical, and inexpensive technique that serves several useful purposes in enhancing the performance of colonoscopy. It helps improve polyp detection by its ability to visualize…
Colonoscopic Polypectomy
Colonoscopic polypectomy is fundamental to effective colonoscopy. Through its impact on the polyp-cancer sequence, colonoscopic polypectomy reduces colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. Because it eliminates electrosurgical risk, cold snaring has…
Optimal Withdrawal and Examination in Colonoscopy
The primary goal of most colonoscopies, whether performed for screening, surveillance, or diagnostic examinations (those performed for symptoms or positive screening tests other than colonoscopy) is the detection of neoplasia…
Dedication
This issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America is dedicated to the following people: Nadine, Joe, and Nicholas My parents My teachers and mentors Related posts: Colonoscopic Polypectomy Advanced Endoscopic…
Colonoscopy and Polypectomy: Moving Forward in the Battle Against Colorectal Cancer
Charles J. Kahi, MD, MSCR, Editor Why a new publication about colonoscopy and polypectomy? A well-performed, high-quality colonoscopy prevents colorectal cancer and saves lives. Far from merely being a stagnant…
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain is pain lasting longer than 6 months and is estimated to occur in 15% of women. Causes of pelvic pain include disorders of gynecologic, urologic, gastroenterologic, and musculoskeletal…
Management of Radiation Proctitis
Radiation damage to the rectum following radiotherapy for pelvic malignancies can range from acute dose-limiting side effects to major morbidity affecting health-related quality of life. No standard guidelines exist for…
Anal Squamous Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Diagnosis, follow up, and treatment of anal intraepithelial neoplasia are complex and not standardized. This may be partly caused by poor communication of biopsy and cytology findings between pathologists and…
Sexually Transmitted and Anorectal Infectious Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common and they can involve the anus and rectum in both men and women. In this article, the main bacterial and viral STDs that affect…
Constipation and Pelvic Outlet Obstruction
Caring for patients with constipation and pelvic outlet obstruction can be challenging, requiring skill, patience, and empathy on the part of the medical professional. The mainstay of treatment is behavioral…
