Complications of Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a relatively invasive modality for the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal disease and for the prevention or early detection of colorectal neoplasia. Millions of colonoscopies are performed each…
Training and Teaching Innovations in Colonoscopy
Optimization of training and teaching methods in colonoscopy at all levels of experience is critical to ensure consistent high-quality procedures in practice. Competency in colonoscopy may not be achieved until…
Colonoscopy and Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality
There is substantial indirect evidence for the effectiveness of colonoscopy in reducing colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. However, several recent studies have raised questions on the magnitude of effect for…
Colonoscopy Quality
Colonoscopy is an excellent area for quality improvement because it is high volume, has significant associated risk and expense, and there is evidence that variability in its performance affects outcomes….
Ancillary Imaging Techniques and Adenoma Detection
Advancements in image technology have allowed recognition of mucosal architecture in more detail and may improve adenoma detection. This review provides a technical overview on individual imaging technologies and their…
The Modern Bowel Preparation in Colonoscopy
Adequate bowel preparation is essential for optimal colonoscopy. Suboptimal bowel preparation occurs in 25% to 40% of cases and is associated with canceled procedures, prolonged procedure time, incomplete examination, increased…
Chromocolonoscopy
Chromocolonoscopy is the process of endoscopically examining the colon mucosa after it has been stained with dye. The goal is to allow the endoscopist to identify subtle features in the…
Real-time Histology in Colonoscopy
Gastrointestinal endoscopy had major technological improvements and novel technologies in recent years. High-definition endoscopy has permitted an increasingly detailed view of the mucosa during colonoscopy. Filter techniques that enhance analysis…
Water-aided Colonoscopy
Water-aided methods for colonoscopy include the established water immersion and the recent novel modification of water exchange. Water immersion entails the use of water as an adjunct to air insufflations…
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…
