Retroview Colonoscopy
A retroview in the colon permits an 11–25% increase in the adenoma detection rate when compared with a standard straight forward view during colonoscopy. This can often be accomplished in…
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…
Advanced Endoscopic Resection of Colorectal Lesions
Advanced endoscopic resection techniques allow curative treatment of difficult colonic lesions and avoid the need for surgery in certain cases. If endoscopic resection is indicated, the choice of the most…
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…
New Platforms and Devices in Colonoscopy
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a rapidly evolving field. Techniques in endoscopy continue to become more sophisticated, as do the devices and platforms, particularly in colonoscopy and endoscopic resection. This article reviews…
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…
