Recent advances in colonoscopy [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

oleh: Thomas J.W. Lee, Shelley Nair, Iosif Beintaris, Matthew D. Rutter

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-03-01

Deskripsi

Colonoscopy is an important and frequently performed procedure. It is effective in the prevention of colorectal cancer and is an important test in the investigation of many gastrointestinal symptoms. This review focuses on developments over the last 5 years that have led to changes in aspects of colonoscopy, including patient preparation, technical factors, therapeutic procedures, safety, and quality.