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Colonic Tattooing in Laparoscopic Surgery - Making the mark? Yeung JM, Maxwell-Armstrong C, Acheson AG.  Colorectal Dis. 2008 Oct 10.

Clinical Evaluation of Endoscopic Trimodal Imaging for the Detection and Differentiation of Colonic Polyps. van den Broek FJ, Fockens P, Eeden SV, Kara MA, Hardwick JC, Reitsma JB, Dekker E. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Oct 30.

Chromoendoscopy detects more adenomas than colonoscopy using intensive inspection without dye spraying. Stoffel EM, Turgeon DK, Stockwell DH, Normolle DP, Tuck MK, Marcon NE, Baron JA, Bresalier RS, Arber N, Ruffin MT, Syngal S, Brenner DE; Great Lakes New England Clinical Epidemiology and Validation Center of the Early Detection Research Network.  Cancer Prev Res (Phila Pa). 2008 Dec;1(7):507-13.

Association Between Oral Sodium Phosphate Bowel Preparations and Kidney Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Brunelli SM.  Am J Kidney Dis. 2009 Mar;53(3):448-56.

The role of laparoscopy in the treatment of complications after colonoscopy. Rumstadt B, Schilling D, Sturm J.  Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2008 Dec;18(6):561-4.

Endoscopic transcolonic catheter-free pelvic abscess drainage. Alis H, Soylu A, Dolay K, Aygun E.  Can J Gastroenterol. 2008 Dec;22(12):983-6.

How important is rigid proctosigmoidoscopy in localizing rectal cancer?  Schoellhammer HF, Gregorian AC, Sarkisyan GG, Petrie BA. Am J Surg. 2008 Dec;196(6):904-8; discussion 908.

Adenocarcinoma of the Appendix Is Rarely Detected by Colonoscopy. Trivedi AN, Levine EA, Mishra G. J Gastrointest Surg. 2008 Dec 17.

Unsedated colonoscopy: time to revisit this option? Leung FW, Aharonian S, Guth PH, Jackson G, Chu SK, Nguyen BD, Simpson P. J Fam Pract. 2008 Dec;57(12):E1-4.

Pilot Feasibility Study of the Method of Water Infusion Without Air Insufflation in Sedated Colonoscopy. Leung JW, Salera R, Toomsen L, Mann S, Leung FW. Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Dec 5

Colonoscopic perforation: A report from World Gastroenterology Organization endoscopy training center in Thailand. Lohsiriwat V, Sujarittanakarn S, Akaraviputh T, Lertakyamanee N, Lohsiriwat D, Kachinthorn U. World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Nov 21;14(43):6722-5.

Routine rectal retroflexion during colonoscopy has a low yield for neoplasia. Saad A, Rex DK. World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Nov 14;14(42):6503-5.

A "time-and-motion" study of endoscopic practice: strategies to enhance efficiency.  Harewood GC, Chrysostomou K, Himy N, Leong WL. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Dec;68(6):1043-50.

Our experience with endoscopic repair of large colonoscopic perforations and review of the literature.  Trecca A, Gaj F, Gagliardi G, Fu K, Fujii T. Tech Coloproctol. 2008 Dec;12(4):315-22.

Narrow-band versus white-light high definition television endoscopic imaging for screening colonoscopy: a prospective randomized trial. Adler A, Aschenbeck J, Yenerim T, Mayr M, Aminalai A, Drossel R, Schröder A, Scheel M, Wiedenmann B, Rösch T. Gastroenterology. 2009 Feb;136(2):410-6.e1; quiz 715.

Commonly used bowel preparations have significant and different effects upon cell proliferation in the colon: a pilot study.  Croucher LJ, Bury JP, Williams EA, Riley SA, Corfe BM. BMC Gastroenterol. 2008 Nov 14;8:54.

Splenic rupture following colonoscopy.  Guerra JF, San Francisco I, Pimentel F, Ibanez L. World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Nov 7;14(41):6410-2.

Cost effectiveness of colonoscopy, based on the appropriateness of an indication.  Hassan C, Di Giulio E, Pickhardt PJ, Zullo A, Laghi A, Kim DH, Iafrate F, Morini S. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Nov;6(11):1231-6.

Patient Preference and Acceptance with Sodium Phosphate Tablet Preparation for Colonoscopy.  Gurudu SR, Li F, Fleischer DE, Sharma VK, Heigh RI, Crowell MD, Lee M, Hentz JG, Leighton JA. Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Oct 31.

Stool consistency and stool frequency are excellent clinical markers for adequate colon preparation after polyethylene glycol 3350 cleansing protocol: a prospective clinical study in children.  Safder S, Demintieva Y, Rewalt M, Elitsur Y. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Dec;68(6):1131-5.

Risk of further decline in renal function after the use of oral sodium phosphate or polyethylene glycol in patients with a preexisting glomerular filtration rate below 60 ml/min. Russmann S, Lamerato L, Motsko SP, Pezzullo JC, Faber MD, Jones JK. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Nov;103(11):2707-16

Prospective comparison of three bowel preparation regimens: fleet phosphosoda, two-liter and four-liter electrolyte lavage solutions. Ker TS.  Am Surg. 2008 Oct;74(10):1030-2.

Bleeding and perforation after outpatient colonoscopy and their risk factors in usual clinical practice. Rabeneck L, Paszat LF, Hilsden RJ, Saskin R, Leddin D, Grunfeld E, Wai E, Goldwasser M, Sutradhar R, Stukel TA. Gastroenterology. 2008 Dec;135(6):1899-1906, 1906.e1

The usefulness of a magnetic endoscope locating device in colonoscopy in daily practice: a prospective case-controlled study.  Jess P, Bulut O, Almasi A, Waaddegaard P. Surg Endosc. 2008 Oct 15

Considering double contrast barium enema and its demise: a case for systematic videorecording of colonoscopy.  Rex DK. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Dec;103(12):3149-51.

Propofol for sedation during colonoscopy.  Singh H, Poluha W, Cheung M, Choptain N, Baron KI, Taback SP. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008 Oct 8;(4):CD006268. Review.

Computed virtual chromoendoscopy versus standard colonoscopy with targeted indigocarmine chromoscopy: a randomised multicentre trial. Pohl J, Lotterer E, Balzer C, Sackmann M, Schmidt KD, Gossner L, Schaab C, Frieling T, Medve M, Mayer G, Nguyen-Tat M, Ell C. Gut. 2009 Jan;58(1):73-8.

Effect of institution-wide policy of colonoscopy withdrawal time > or = 7 minutes on polyp detection.  Sawhney MS, Cury MS, Neeman N, Ngo LH, Lewis JM, Chuttani R, Pleskow DK, Aronson MD. Gastroenterology. 2008 Dec;135(6):1892-8.

Retroperitoneal, mediastinal, and subcutaneous emphysema, complicating colonoscopy and rectal polypectomy.  Ballas KD, Rafailidis SF, Triantaphyllou A, Symeonidis N, Pavlidis TE, Psarras K, Marakis GN, Sakadamis AK. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2008 Oct;18(5):717-20.

Evolving management of colonoscopic perforations.  Avgerinos DV, Llaguna OH, Lo AY, Leitman IM. J Gastrointest Surg. 2008 Oct;12(10):1783-9.

Effect of a time-dependent colonoscopic withdrawal protocol on adenoma detection during screening colonoscopy.  Barclay RL, Vicari JJ, Greenlaw RL. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Oct;6(10):1091-8.

A randomised tandem colonoscopy trial of narrow band imaging versus white light examination to compare neoplasia miss rates. Kaltenbach T, Friedland S, Soetikno R.  Gut. 2008 Oct;57(10):1406-12.

Sightline ColonoSight system for a disposable, power-assisted, non-fiber-optic colonoscopy (with video). Shike M, Fireman Z, Eliakim R, Segol O, Sloyer A, Cohen LB, Goldfarb-Albak S, Repici A. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Oct;68(4):701-10.

Water-related techniques for performance of colonoscopy.  Leung FW. Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Nov;53(11):2847-50.

Routine ileal intubation during screening colonoscopy: a useful maneuver?  Kennedy G, Larson D, Wolff B, Winter D, Petersen B, Larson M. Surg Endosc. 2008 Dec;22(12):2606-8.

Transparent hood attached to the colonoscope: does it really work for all types of colonoscopes?  Shida T, Katsuura Y, Teramoto O, Kaiho M, Takano S, Yoshidome H, Miyazaki M. Surg Endosc. 2008 Dec;22(12):2654-8.

Unsedated colonoscopy introduced to ensure access is acceptable to a subgroup of veterans.  Leung FW.  Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Oct;53(10):2719-22.

At what costs will screening with CT colonography be competitive? A cost-effectiveness approach. Lansdorp-Vogelaar I, van Ballegooijen M, Zauber AG, Boer R, Wilschut J, Habbema JD. Int J Cancer. 2008 Sep 24.

Bleeding and Perforation after Outpatient Colonoscopy and Their Risk Factors in Usual Clinical Practice. Rabeneck L, Paszat LF, Hilsden RJ, Saskin R, Leddin D, Grunfeld E, Wai E, Goldwasser M, Sutradhar R, Stukel TA. Gastroenterology. 2008 Sep 13.

Development and Validation of the Patient and Clinician Sedation Satisfaction Index for Colonoscopy and Upper Endoscopy. Vargo J, Howard K, Petrillo J, Scott J, Revicki DA. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Sep 20.

Guidelines for the safe and effective use of sodium phosphate solution for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. Balaban DH. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2008 Sep-Oct;31(5):327-34

Chromoendoscopy-targeted biopsies are superior to standard colonoscopic surveillance for detecting dysplasia in inflammatory bowel disease patients: a prospective endoscopic trial. Marion JF, Waye JD, Present DH, Israel Y, Bodian C, Harpaz N, Chapman M, Itzkowitz S, Steinlauf AF, Abreu MT, Ullman TA, Aisenberg J, Mayer L; Chromoendoscopy Study Group at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Sep;103(9):2342-9.

Effect of Institution-wide Policy of Colonoscopy Withdrawal Time >/=7 Minutes on Polyp Detection. Sawhney MS, Cury MS, Neeman N, Ngo LH, Lewis JM, Chuttani R, Pleskow DK, Aronson MD. Gastroenterology. 2008 Aug 27

Incidental colorectal computed tomography abnormalities: would you send every patient for a colonoscopy? Stermer E, Lavy A, Rainis T, Goldstein O, Keren D, Zeina AR. Can J Gastroenterol. 2008 Sep;22(9):758-60.

Anastomotic leakage of a colorectal anastomosis treated by transanal endoscopic microsurgery. Beunis A, Pauli S, Van Cleemput M.

Is bowel preparation before colonoscopy a risky business for the kidney? Lien YH. Nat Clin Pract Nephrol. 2008 Nov;4(11):606-14.

Optimizing time management after perforation by colonoscopy results in better outcome for the patients. Rumstadt B, Schilling D. Hepatogastroenterology. 2008 Jul-Aug;55(85):1308-10.

Effect of music on procedure time and sedation during colonoscopy: A meta-analysis. Tam WW, Wong EL, Twinn SF. World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Sep 14;14(34):5336-43.

Quality control of colonoscopy procedures: A prospective validated method for the evaluation of professional practices applicable to all endoscopic units. Coriat R, Pommaret E, Chryssostalis A, Viennot S, Gaudric M, Brezault C, Lamarque D, Roche H, Verdier D, Parlier D, Prat F, Chaussade S. Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2008 Sep 8.

Propofol sedation for endoscopic procedures in patients 90 years of age and older. Horiuchi A, Nakayama Y, Tanaka N, Ichise Y, Katsuyama Y, Ohmori S. Digestion. 2008;78(1):20-3.

Narrow-band imaging optical chromocolonoscopy: advantages and limitations. Emura F, Saito Y, Ikematsu H. World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Aug 21;14(31):4867-72. Review.

Systematic review: adverse event reports for oral sodium phosphate and polyethylene glycol. Belsey J, Epstein O, Heresbach D. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Aug 24

Cost-minimization analysis of jumbo reusable forceps versus disposable forceps in a high-volume ambulatory endoscopy center.  Hogan RB, Santa-Cruz R, Weeks ES Jr, Alexander L, Hogan RB 3rd. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Aug 23.

Randomized Study Comparing Two Regimens of Oral Sodium Phosphates Solution Versus Low-Dose Polyethylene Glycol and Bisacodyl. Malik P, Balaban DH, Thompson WO, Galt DJ. Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Aug 19.

Virtual dissection CT colonography: evaluation of learning curves and reading times with and without computer-aided detection. Hock D, Ouhadi R, Materne R, Aouchria AS, Mancini I, Broussaud T, Magotteaux P, Nchimi A. Radiology. 2008 Sep;248(3):860-8.

Supplemental oxygen during moderate sedation and the occurrence of clinically significant desaturation during endoscopic procedures. Rozario L, Sloper D, Sheridan MJ. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2008 Jul-Aug;31(4):281-5.

A second-generation virtual reality simulator for colonoscopy: validation and initial experience. Koch AD, Haringsma J, Schoon EJ, de Man RA, Kuipers EJ. Endoscopy. 2008 Sep;40(9):735-8.

Single-dose lubiprostone along with split-dose PEG solution without dietary restrictions for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Stengel JZ, Jones DP. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Sep;103(9):2224-30

Evolving management of colonoscopic perforations. Avgerinos DV, Llaguna OH, Lo AY, Leitman IM. J Gastrointest Surg. 2008 Oct;12(10):1783-9.

CT colonography after incomplete colonoscopy in subjects with positive faecal occult blood test. Sali L, Falchini M, Bonanomi AG, Castiglione G, Ciatto S, Mantellini P, Mungai F, Menchi I, Villari N, Mascalchi M. World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Jul 28;14(28):4499-504.

Bowel preparation before colonoscopy in the era of mass screening for colo-rectal cancer: A practical approach. Parente F, Marino B, Crosta C. Dig Liver Dis. 2008 Jul 25.

How safe is bowel preparation with oral sodium phosphate solution? Shawki S, Wexner SD. Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Sep;5(9):482-3

Does autofluorescence imaging videoendoscopy system improve the colonoscopic polyp detection rate?--a pilot study. Matsuda T, Saito Y, Fu KI, Uraoka T, Kobayashi N, Nakajima T, Ikehara H, Mashimo Y, Shimoda T, Murakami Y, Parra-Blanco A, Fujimori T, Saito D. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Aug;103(8):1926-32.

Surgical management and outcomes of 165 colonoscopic perforations from a single institution. Iqbal CW, Cullinane DC, Schiller HJ, Sawyer MD, Zietlow SP, Farley DR. Arch Surg. 2008 Jul;143(7):701-6;

Effect of a time-dependent colonoscopic withdrawal protocol on adenoma detection during screening colonoscopy. Barclay RL, Vicari JJ, Greenlaw RL. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Oct;6(10):1091-8.

Application of the BSG guidelines to a colonoscopy waiting list. Green D, Tawfiq S, Harries B, Sheridan W. Colorectal Dis. 2008 Jul 15.

Endoscopist-administered propofol: a retrospective safety study. Morse JW, Fowler SA, Morse AL. Can J Gastroenterol. 2008 Jul;22(7):617-20.

Endoscopic colotomy closure after full thickness excision: comparison of T fastener with multiclip applier. Sporn E, Miedema BW, Bachman SL, Astudillo JA, Loy TS, Calaluce R, Thaler K. Endoscopy. 2008 Jul;40(7):589-94.

Factors affecting cecal and ileal intubation time in colonoscopy. Zuber-Jerger I, Endlicher E, Gelbmann CM. Med Klin (Munich). 2008 Jul 15;103(7):477-81.

Adverse renal and metabolic effects associated with oral sodium phosphate bowel preparation. Heher EC, Thier SO, Rennke H, Humphreys BD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2008 Sep;3(5):1494-503.

Endoscopic repair of a large colonoscopic perforation with clips. Albuquerque W, Moreira E, Arantes V, Bittencourt P, Queiroz F. Surg Endosc. 2008 Sep;22(9):2072-4.

Evaluation of formal feedback on endoscopic competence among trainees: the EFFECT trial. Harewood GC, Murray F, Winder S, Patchett S. Ir J Med Sci. 2008 Sep;177(3):253-6.

Endoscopic closure of colon perforation compared to surgery in a porcine model: a randomized controlled trial (with videos). Raju GS, Fritscher-Ravens A, Rothstein RI, Swain P, Gelrud A, Ahmed I, Gomez G, Winny M, Sonnanstine T, Bergström M, Park PO. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Aug;68(2):324-32.

An over-the-scope clip (OTSC) system for closure of iatrogenic colon perforations: results of an experimental survival study in pigs. Schurr MO, Hartmann C, Ho CN, Fleisch C, Kirschniak A. Endoscopy. 2008 Jul;40(7):584-8.

An assessment of computer-assisted personalized sedation: a sedation delivery system to administer propofol for gastrointestinal endoscopy. Pambianco DJ, Whitten CJ, Moerman A, Struys MM, Martin JF. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Sep;68(3):542-7

Benefit of concomitant gastrointestinal and gynaecological evaluation in premenopausal women with iron deficiency anaemia. Vannella L, Aloe Spiriti MA, Cozza G, Tardella L, Monarca B, Cuteri A, Moscarini M, Delle Fave G, Annibale B. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Aug 15;28(4):422-30.

Design and instrumentation of new devices for performing appendectomy at colonoscopy (with video). Silberhumer GR, Birsan T, Noda W, Unger E, Mayr W, Lang S, Prager G, Gasche C. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Jul;68(1):139-45.

Liu YX, Huang LY, Bian XP, Cui J, Xu N, Wu CR.

Fuji Intelligent Chromo Endoscopy and staining technique for the diagnosis of colon tumor.

Chin Med J (Engl). 2008 Jun 5;121(11):977-82.

Cirocchi R, Coccetta M, Giuliani D, Morelli U, Spizzirri A, Cattorini L, Mancioli F, Giustozzi G, Sciannameo F.

[Virtual colonoscopy in stenosing colorectal cancer]

Chir Ital. 2008 Mar-Apr;60(2):233-6. Italian.

Landi S, Pontrelli G, Surico D, Ruffo G, Benini M, Soriano D, Mereu L, Minelli L.

Laparoscopic disk resection for bowel endometriosis using a circular stapler and a new endoscopic method to control postoperative bleeding from the stapler line.

J Am Coll Surg. 2008 Aug;207(2):205-9.

Schanz S, Kruis W, Mickisch O, Küppers B, Berg P, Frick B, Heiland G, Hüppe D, Schenck B, Horstkotte H, Winkler A.

Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy with Sodium Phosphate Solution versus Polyethylene Glycol-Based Lavage: A Multicenter Trial.

Diagn Ther Endosc. 2008;2008:713521.

Chacaltana Mendoza A, Rodríguez Ulloa C.

[Comparative study between manitol 10% and polyethyleneglycol in colonoscopic preparation in inpatients of FAP Central Hospital]

Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 2008 Apr-Jun;28(2):125-32. Spanish.

[No authors listed]

Sodium phosphates and colonoscopy: renal failure.

Prescrire Int. 2008 Jun;17(95):111.

Ozsunar Y, Coskun G, Delibaş N, Uz B, Yükselen V.

Diagnostic accuracy and tolerability of contrast enhanced CT colonoscopy in symptomatic patients with increased risk for colorectal cancer.

Eur J Radiol. 2008 Jun 30.

Park SY, Lee SK, Kim BC, Han J, Kim JH, Cheon JH, Kim TI, Kim WH.

Efficacy of chromoendoscopy with indigocarmine for the detection of ascending colon and cecum lesions.

Scand J Gastroenterol. 2008;43(7):878-85.

Harewood GC, Murray F, Winder S, Patchett S.

Evaluation of formal feedback on endoscopic competence among trainees: the EFFECT trial.

Ir J Med Sci. 2008 Sep;177(3):253-6.

Mishima Y, Amano Y, Okita K, Takahashi Y, Moriyama N, Ishimura N, Furuta K, Ishihara S, Adachi K, Kinoshita Y.

Efficacy of prokinetic agents in improving bowel preparation for colonoscopy.

Digestion. 2008;77(3-4):166-72.

Rodger J, Steele RJ.

Telephone assessment increases uptake of colonoscopy in a FOBT colorectal cancer-screening programme.

J Med Screen. 2008;15(2):105-7.

Padmanabhan U, Leslie K.

Australian anaesthetists' practice of sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy in adult patients.

Anaesth Intensive Care. 2008 May;36(3):436-41.

Sharara N, Adam V, Crott R, Barkun AN.

The costs of colonoscopy in a Canadian hospital using a microcosting approach.

Can J Gastroenterol. 2008 Jun;22(6):565-70.

Gan T, Zhang MG.

[An adult gastroscope instead of an adult colonoscope for colon examination in children]

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi. 2008 Jun;10(3):346-8. Chinese.

Triadafilopoulos G, Li J.

A pilot study to assess the safety and efficacy of the Third Eye retrograde auxiliary imaging system during colonoscopy.

Endoscopy. 2008 Jun;40(6):478-82.

Roy HK, Turzhitsky V, Kim YL, Goldberg MJ, Muldoon JP, Liu Y, Brand RE, Hall C, Hasabou N, Jameel M, Backman V.

Spectral slope from the endoscopically-normal mucosa predicts concurrent colonic neoplasia: a pilot ex-vivo clinical study.

Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Sep;51(9):1381-6.

Zarchy TM, Tsai F, Ramicone E, Chan LS.

A Risk Profile for Advanced Proximal Neoplasms on Diagnostic Colonoscopy.

Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Jun 7.

Kaltenbach T, Friedland S, Soetikno R.

A randomised tandem colonoscopy trial of narrow band imaging versus white light examination to compare neoplasia miss rates.

Gut. 2008 Oct;57(10):1406-12.

Schurr MO, Hartmann C, Ho CN, Fleisch C, Kirschniak A.

An over-the-scope clip (OTSC) system for closure of iatrogenic colon perforations: results of an experimental survival study in pigs.

Endoscopy. 2008 Jul;40(7):584-8.

Chen PJ, Shih YL, Chu HC, Chang WK, Hsieh TY, Chao YC.

A prospective trial of variable stiffness colonoscopes with different tip diameters in unsedated patients.

Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Jun;103(6):1365-71.

Abdul-Baki H, Hashash JG, Elhajj II, Azar C, El Zahabi L, Mourad FH, Barada KA, Sharara AI.

A randomized, controlled, double-blind trial of the adjunct use of tegaserod in whole-dose or split-dose polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution for colonoscopy preparation.

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Aug;68(2):294-300; quiz 334, 336.

Sabri M, Di Lorenzo C, Henderson W, Thompson W, Barksdale E Jr, Khan S.

Colon cleansing with oral sodium phosphate in adolescents: dose, efficacy, acceptability, and safety.

Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Jun;103(6):1533-9; quiz 1540.

Shike M, Fireman Z, Eliakim R, Segol O, Sloyer A, Cohen LB, Goldfarb-Albak S, Repici A.

Sightline ColonoSight system for a disposable, power-assisted, non-fiber-optic colonoscopy (with video).

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 May 21.

Millan MS, Gross P, Manilich E, Church JM.

Adenoma detection rate: the real indicator of quality in colonoscopy.

Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Aug;51(8):1217-20.

Bechtold ML, Puli SR, Othman MO, Bartalos CR, Marshall JB, Roy PK.

Effect of Music on Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Dig Dis Sci. 2008 May 16.

Rundle AG, Lebwohl B, Vogel R, Levine S, Neugut AI.

Colonoscopic screening in average-risk individuals ages 40 to 49 vs 50 to 59 years.

Gastroenterology. 2008 May;134(5):1311-5.

Thuraisingam AI, Brown JL, Anderson JT.

What are the sensitivity and specificity of endoscopic photographs in determining completion of colonoscopy? Results from an online questionnaire.

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Jun;20(6):567-71.

Thomas-Gibson S.

The caecum or not the caecum?

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Jun;20(6):500-2.

White TJ, Avery GR, Kennan N, Syed AM, Hartley JE, Monson JR.

Virtual Colonoscopy versus Conventional colonoscopy in patients at high risk of colorectal cancer- a prospective trial of 150 patients.

Colorectal Dis. 2008 May 3.

Leung FW.

Promoting Informed Choice of Unsedated Colonoscopy: Patient-Centered Care for a Subgroup of U.S. Veterans.

Dig Dis Sci. 2008 May 7.

Leung FW.

Water-Related Techniques for Performance of Colonoscopy.

Dig Dis Sci. 2008 May 7.

Silberhumer GR, Birsan T, Noda W, Unger E, Mayr W, Lang S, Prager G, Gasche C.

Design and instrumentation of new devices for performing appendectomy at colonoscopy (with video).

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Jul;68(1):139-45.

Radaelli F, Meucci G, Sgroi G, Minoli G; Italian Association of Hospital Gastroenterologists (AIGO).

Technical performance of colonoscopy: the key role of sedation/analgesia and other quality indicators.

Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 May;103(5):1122-30.

Nnoaham KE, Lines C.

Modelling future capacity needs and spending on colonoscopy in the English bowel cancer screening programme.

Gut. 2008 Sep;57(9):1238-45.

McQuaid KR, Laine L.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of moderate sedation for routine endoscopic procedures.

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 May;67(6):910-23. Review.

Kaltenbach T, Milkes D, Friedland S, Soetikno R.

Safe endoscopic treatment of large colonic lipomas using endoscopic looping technique.

Dig Liver Dis. 2008 Apr 21.

Paspatis GA, Vardas E, Theodoropoulou A, Manolaraki MM, Charoniti I, Papanikolaou N, Chroniaris N, Chlouverakis G.

Complications of colonoscopy in a large public county hospital in Greece A 10-year study.

Dig Liver Dis. 2008 Apr 14.

Consolo P, Luigiano C, Strangio G, Scaffidi MG, Giacobbe G, Di Giuseppe G, Zirilli A, Familiari L.

Efficacy, risk factors and complications of endoscopic polypectomy: ten year experience at a single center.

World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Apr 21;14(15):2364-9.

Szojda MM, Kuik DJ, Mulder CJ, Felt-Bersma RJ.

Colonic lavage with two polyethylene glycol solutions prior to colonoscopy makes no difference: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Scand J Gastroenterol. 2008;43(5):622-6.

Singh S, Thakur M.

Pneumoscrotum after colonoscopy.

Can J Gastroenterol. 2008 Apr;22(4):411-3.

Kilic A, Kavic SM.

Laparoscopic colotomy repair following colonoscopic polypectomy.

JSLS. 2008 Jan-Mar;12(1):93-6.

Baraza W, Brown S, Shorthouse AJ, Tiffin N, Hurlstone DP.

Direct photographic documentation of ileal mucosa in routine colonoscopy is not an independent valid or reliable proof of completion: quality assurance issues for the national colorectal cancer-screening programme.

Colorectal Dis. 2008 Apr 9.

Picchio M, Gallinaro L, Ceci F, Gammardella P, Calì B, Rebonato A, Stagnitti F.

Comparison of standard polyethylene glycol and two doses of oral sodium phosphate solution in precolonoscopy bowel preparation: a randomized controlled trial.

Acta Gastroenterol Belg. 2008 Jan-Mar;71(1):15-20.

Yi SY, Ryu KH, Na YJ, Woo HS, Ahn W, Kim WS, Lee DY.

Improvement of colonoscopy skills through simulation-based training.

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2008;132:565-7.

Hellier D, Samur E, Passenger J, Spälter U, Frimmel H, Appleyard M, Bleuler H, Ourselin S.

A modular simulation framework for colonoscopy using a new haptic device.

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2008;132:165-70.

Christie J, Itzkowitz S, Lihau-Nkanza I, Castillo A, Redd W, Jandorf L.

A randomized controlled trial using patient navigation to increase colonoscopy screening among low-income minorities.

J Natl Med Assoc. 2008 Mar;100(3):278-84.

Taylor KM, Arajs K, Rouse T, Harris AW.

Prospective audit of colonoscopy quality in Kent and Medway, UK.

Endoscopy. 2008 Apr;40(4):291-5.

Heresbach D, Barrioz T, Lapalus MG, Coumaros D, Bauret P, Potier P, Sautereau D, Boustière C, Grimaud JC, Barthélémy C, Sée J, Serraj I, D'Halluin PN, Branger B, Ponchon T.

Miss rate for colorectal neoplastic polyps: a prospective multicenter study of back-to-back video colonoscopies.

Endoscopy. 2008 Apr;40(4):284-90.

Pichon N, Mathonnet M, Verdière F, Carrier P.

[Splenic trauma: an unusual complication of colonoscopy with polypectomy]

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2008 Feb;32(2):123-7.

Suzuki K, Yoshida H, Näppi J, Armato SG 3rd, Dachman AH.

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Park JW, Sohn DK, Hong CW, Han KS, Choi DH, Chang HJ, Lim SB, Choi HS, Jeong SY. The usefulness of preoperative colonoscopic tattooing using a saline test injection method with prepackaged sterile India ink for localization in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Surg Endosc. 2008 Feb;22(2):501-5.

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Bosworth HB, Rockey DC, Paulson EK, Niedzwiecki D, Davis W, Sanders LL, Yee J, Henderson J, Hatten P, Burdick S, Sanyal A, Rubin DT, Sterling M, Akerkar G, Bhutani MS, Binmoeller K, Garvie J, Bini EJ, McQuaid K, Foster WL, Thompson WM, Dachman A, Halvorsen R. Prospective comparison of patient experience with colon imaging tests. Am J Med. 2006 Sep;119(9):791-9.

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Cohen J, Cohen SA, Vora KC, Xue X, Burdick JS, Bank S, Bini EJ, Bodenheimer H, Cerulli M, Gerdes H, Greenwald D, Gress F, Grosman I, Hawes R, Mullen G, Schnoll-Sussman F, Starpoli A, Stevens P, Tenner S, Villanueva G. Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of virtual-reality simulator training in acquisition of competency in colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2006 Sep;64(3):361-8.

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Pham BV, Raju GS, Ahmed I, Brining D, Chung S, Cotton P, Gostout CJ, Hawes RH, Kalloo AN, Kantsevoy SV, Pasricha PJ. Immediate endoscopic closure of colon perforation by using a prototype endoscopic suturing device: feasibility and outcome in a porcine model (with video).
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Friedland S, Soetikno R. Colonoscopy with polypectomy in anticoagulated patients. Gastrointest Endosc. 2006 Jul;64(1):98-100.

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Jameel JK, Pillinger SH, Moncur P, Tsai HH, Duthie GS. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) in the management of large colo-rectal polyps. Colorectal Dis. 2006 Jul;8(6):497-500.

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Lee IL, Wu CS.Less patient discomfort by one-man colonoscopy examination. Int J Clin Pract. 2006 Jun;60(6):635-8.  

Leslie K, Tay T, Neo E. Intravenous fluid to prevent hypotension in patients undergoing elective colonoscopy. Anaesth Intensive Care. 2006 Jun;34(3):316-21. 

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Katsinelos P, Paroutoglou G, Beltsis A, Chatzimavroudis G, Papaziogas B, Katsinelos T, Rizos C, Tzovaras G, Vasiliadis I, Dimiropoulos S. Endoscopic mucosal resection of lateral spreading tumors of the colon using a novel solution.
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 Kim HS, Kim TI, Kim WH, Kim YH, Kim HJ, Yang SK, Myung SJ, Byeon JS, Lee MS, Chung IK, Jung SA, Jeen YT, Choi JH, Choi KY, Choi H, Han DS, Song JS. Risk factors for immediate postpolypectomy bleeding of the colon: a multicenter study.
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Froehlich F, Harris JK, Wietlisbach V, Burnand B, Vader JP, Gonvers JJ; EPAGE Study Group. Current sedation and monitoring practice for colonoscopy: an International Observational Study (EPAGE). Endoscopy. 2006 May;38(5):461-9.  

Lapalus MG, Helbert T, Napoleon B, Rey JF, Houcke P, Ponchon T; Societe Francaise d'Endoscopie Digestive. Does chromoendoscopy with structure enhancement improve the colonoscopic adenoma detection rate? Endoscopy. 2006 May;38(5):444-8. 

Rutter MD, Saunders BP, Wilkinson KH, Schofield G, Forbes A. Intangible Costs and Benefits of Ulcerative Colitis Surveillance: A Patient Survey. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Jun 13;  

Leighton JA, Sharma VK, Hentz JG, Musil D, Malikowski MJ, McWane TL, Fleischer DE. Capsule endoscopy versus push enteroscopy for evaluation of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding with 1-year outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2006 May;51(5):891-9. Epub 2006 Jun 7.  

Goldenberg EA, Khaitan L, Huang IP, Smith CD, Lin E. Surgeon-initiated screening colonoscopy program based on SAGES and ASCRS recommendations in a general surgery practice.
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Bleiberg H, Autier P, Huet F, Schrauwen AM, Staquet E, Delaunoit T, Hendlisz A, Wyns C, Panzer JM, Caucheteur B, Eisendrath P, Grivegnee A. Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening using sigmoidoscopy followed by colonoscopy: a feasibility and efficacy study on a cancer institute based population. Ann Oncol. 2006 Aug;17(8):1328-32. 

Misra SP, Dwivedi M, Misra V. Ileoscopy in 39 hematochezia patients with normal colonoscopy. World J Gastroenterol. 2006 May 21;12(19):3101-4. 

Thomson J, Phull P. Audit of bowel preparation with Picolax (sodium picosulfate plus magnesium citrate) for colonoscopy.
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Yoshikawa I, Yamasaki M, Taguchi M, Kanda K, Tashiro M, Kume K, Tabaru A, Otsuki M. Comparison of Glucagon and Scopolamine Butylbromide as Premedication for Colonoscopy in Unsedated Patients. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 May 17;  

May A, Nachbar L, Ell C. Push-and-pull enteroscopy using a single-balloon technique for difficult colonoscopy. Endoscopy. 2006 Apr;38(4):395-8. 

Tohda G, Higashi S, Wakahara S, Morikawa M, Sakumoto H, Kane T. Propofol sedation during endoscopic procedures: safe and effective administration by registered nurses supervised by endoscopists. Endoscopy. 2006 Apr;38(4):360-7.  

Lee YT, Hui AJ, Wong VW, Hung LC, Sung JJ. Improved colonoscopy success rate with a distally attached mucosectomy cap. Endoscopy. 2006 Jul;38(7):739-42. Epub 2006 Apr 27.  

Leighton JA, Triester SL, Sharma VK. Capsule endoscopy: a meta-analysis for use with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and Crohn's disease. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2006 Apr;16(2):229-50.  

Hoff G, Bretthauer M, Huppertz-Hauss G, Kittang E, Stallemo A, Hoie O, Dahler S, Nyhus S, Halvorsen FA, Pallenschat J, Vetvik K, Kristian Sandvei P, Friestad J, Pytte R, Coll P. The Norwegian Gastronet project: Continuous quality improvement of colonoscopy in 14 Norwegian centres. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2006 Apr;41(4):481-7. 

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Tan JJ, Tjandra JJ.  Which is the optimal bowel preparation for colonoscopy - a meta-analysis. Colorectal Dis. 2006 May;8(4):247-58.

Westman B, Ritter EM, Kjellin A, Torkvist L, Wredmark T, Fellander-Tsai L, Enochsson L. Visuospatial abilities correlate with performance of senior endoscopy specialist in simulated colonoscopy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2006 Apr;10(4):593-9.  

Nagata K, Endo S, Ichikawa T, Dasai K, Moriya K, Kushihashi T, Kudo SE.  Polyethylene glycol solution (PEG) plus contrast medium vs PEG alone preparation for CT colonography and conventional colonoscopy in preoperative colorectal cancer staging. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2006 Apr 1;  

Tjandra JJ, Chan M, Tagkalidis PP. Oral sodium phosphate (Fleet) is a superior colonoscopy preparation to Picopre (sodium picosulfate-based preparation). Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 May;49(5):616-20.

Aslinia F, Uradomo L, Steele A, Greenwald BD, Raufman JP. Quality assessment of colonoscopic cecal intubation: an analysis of 6 years of continuous practice at a university hospital.
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Duncan JE, Sweeney WB, Trudel JL, Madoff RD, Mellgren AF. Colonoscopy in the elderly: low risk, low yield in asymptomatic patients. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 May;49(5):646-51.

Yasumasa K, Nakajima K, Endo S, Ito T, Matsuda H, Nishida T. Carbon dioxide insufflation attenuates parietal blood flow obstruction in distended colon: potential advantages of carbon dioxide insufflated colonoscopy. Surg Endosc. 2006 Apr;20(4):587-94.

Yoong KK, Heymann T. It is not worthwhile to perform ileoscopy on all patients. Surg Endosc. 2006 May;20(5):809-11.  

Sgouros SN, Vlachogiannakos J, Vassiliadis K, Bergele C, Stefanidis G, Nastos H, Avgerinos A, Mantides A. Effect of polyethylene glycol electrolyte balanced solution on patients with acute colonic pseudo obstruction after resolution of colonic dilation: a prospective, randomised, placebo controlled trial.
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Ball CG, Kirkpatrick AW, Mackenzie S, Bagshaw SM, Peets AD, Temple WJ, Boiteau P. Tension pneumothorax secondary to colonic perforation during diagnostic colonoscopy: report of a case. Surg Today. 2006;36(5):478-80.

Altman C, Birraux T, Lapuelle J, Letard JC, Tusseau F, Canard JM.Assessment of patient satisfaction with endoscopy using an interactive voice response system. Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2006 Mar;30(3):371-6.

Kato S, Fu KI, Sano Y, Fujii T, Saito Y, Matsuda T, Koba I, Yoshida S, Fujimori T. Magnifying colonoscopy as a non-biopsy technique for differential diagnosis of non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions. World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Mar 7;12(9):1416-20.  

Vucelic B, Rex D, Pulanic R, Pfefer J, Hrstic I, Levin B, Halpern Z, Arber N. The aer-o-scope: proof of concept of a pneumatic, skill-independent, self-propelling, self-navigating colonoscope. Gastroenterology. 2006 Mar;130(3):672-7.

Cheung HY, Chung CC, Kwok SY, Tsang WW, Li MK. Improvement in colonoscopy performance with adjunctive magnetic endoscope imaging: a randomized controlled trial. Endoscopy. 2006 Mar;38(3):214-7.

Fritscher-Ravens A, Fox S, Swain CP, Milla P, Long G. CathCam guide wire-directed colonoscopy: first pilot study in patients with a previous incomplete colonoscopy. Endoscopy. 2006 Mar;38(3):209-13.

Le Rhun M, Coron E, Parlier D, Nguyen JM, Canard JM, Alamdari A, Sautereau D, Chaussade S, Galmiche JP.  High resolution colonoscopy with chromoscopy versus standard colonoscopy for the detection of colonic neoplasia: a randomized study. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Mar;4(3):349-54.

Tjandra JJ, Chan M, Tagkalidis PP. Oral Sodium Phosphate (Fleet((R))) is a Superior Colonoscopy Preparation to Picoprep((R))(Sodium Picosulfate-Based Preparation). Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Mar 9;

Aslinia F, Uradomo L, Steele A, Greenwald BD, Raufman JP. Quality Assessment of Colonoscopic Cecal Intubation: An Analysis of 6 Years of Continuous Practice at a University Hospital. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Apr 3;101(4):721-731.

Gasparovic S, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Premuzic M, Korusic A, Bozikov J, Bates T. Clinical analysis of propofol deep sedation for 1,104 patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: a three year prospective study. World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jan 14;12(2):327-30.

Duncan JE, Sweeney WB, Trudel JL, Madoff RD, Mellgren AF. Colonoscopy in the Elderly: Low Risk, Low Yield in Asymptomatic Patients. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Feb 22;

Hookey LC, Depew WT, Vanner SJ. Combined low volume polyethylene glycol solution plus stimulant laxatives versus standard volume polyethylene glycol solution: a prospective, randomized study of colon cleansing before colonoscopy. Can J Gastroenterol. 2006 Feb;20(2):101-5.

Stonell CA, Leslie K, Absalom AR. Effect-site targeted patient-controlled sedation with propofol: comparison with anaesthetist administration for colonoscopy. Anaesthesia. 2006 Mar;61(3):240-7.

Pfeffer J, Grinshpon R, Rex D, Levin B, Rosch T, Arber N, Halpern Z. The Aer-O-Scope: proof of the concept of a pneumatic, skill-independent, self-propelling, self-navigating colonoscope in a pig model. Endoscopy. 2006 Feb;38(2):144-8.

Luchtefeld MA, Kim DG. Colonoscopy in the office setting is safe, and financially sound ... for now. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Mar;49(3):377-81;

Brenner H, Chang-Claude J, Seiler CM, Sturmer T, Hoffmeister M. Does a negative screening colonoscopy ever need to be repeated? Gut. 2006 Feb 9;

Gutierrez-Santiago M, Garcia-Unzueta M, Amado JA, Gonzalez-Macias J, Riancho JA.  [Electrolyte disorders following colonic cleansing for imaging studies] Med Clin (Barc). 2006 Feb 11;126(5):161-4.

Yasumasa K, Nakajima K, Endo S, Ito T, Matsuda H, Nishida T. Carbon dioxide insufflation attenuates parietal blood flow obstruction in distended colon: potential advantages of carbon dioxide insufflated colonoscopy. Surg Endosc. 2006 Apr;20(4):587-94.

Yoong KK, Heymann T. It is not worthwhile to perform ileoscopy on all patients. Surg Endosc. 2006 Jan 21;

Monkemuller K, Weigt J, Treiber G, Kolfenbach S, Kahl S, Rocken C, Ebert M, Fry LC, Malfertheiner P. Diagnostic and therapeutic impact of double-balloon enteroscopy. Endoscopy. 2006 Jan;38(1):67-72.

Iacopini G, Frontespezi S, Vitale MA, Villotti G, Bella A, d'Alba L, De Cesare A, Iacopini F. Routine ileoscopy at colonoscopy: a prospective evaluation of learning curve and skill-keeping line. Gastrointest Endosc. 2006 Feb;63(2):250-6.

Fritscher-Ravens A, Mosse CA, Mills T, Ikeda K, Swain P. Colon cleaning during colonoscopy: a new mechanical cleaning device tested in a porcine model. Gastrointest Endosc. 2006 Jan;63(1):141-3.

Tu RH, Grewall P, Leung JW, Suryaprasad AG, Sheykhzadeh PI, Doan C, Garcia JC, Zhang N, Prindiville T, Mann S, Trudeau W. Diphenhydramine as an adjunct to sedation for colonoscopy: a double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2006 Jan;63(1):87-94.

Naini MA, Masoompour SM. Splenic rupture as a complication of colonoscopy. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov-Dec;24(6):264-5.  

Speroni KG, Hannah J, Atherton M, Corriher J. Evaluation of Demographic, Behavioral, and Procedural Factors on Pain Perception by Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy and Moderate Sedation. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2005 November/December;28(6):502-508. 

Patel S, Vargo JJ, Khandwala F, Lopez R, Trolli P, Dumot JA, Conwell DL, Zuccaro G. Deep sedation occurs frequently during elective endoscopy with meperidine and midazolam. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Dec;100(12):2689-95.  

Radaelli F, Meucci G, Imperiali G, Spinzi G, Strocchi E, Terruzzi V, Minoli G. High-dose senna compared with conventional PEG-ES lavage as bowel preparation for elective colonoscopy: a prospective, randomized, investigator-blinded trial. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Dec;100(12):2674-80.

Mui WL, Kwong WH, Li AC, Au Yeung AC, Poon CM, Chiu PW, Chan YL, Leong HT, Ng EK. Premedication with intravenous ketorolac trometamol (Toradol) in colonoscopy: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Dec;100(12):2669-73.  

Cooper GS, Chak A, Koroukian S. The polyp detection rate of colonoscopy: a national study of Medicare beneficiaries.
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Haughn C, Uchal M, Raftopoulos Y, Rossi S, Santucci T, Torpey M, Pollice A, Yavus Y, Marvik R, Bergamaschi R. Development of a total colonoscopy rat model with endoscopic submucosal injection of the cecal wall. Surg Endosc. 2006 Feb;20(2):270-3.  

Philippart P, Takeh H, Brandelet B, de Koster E, Mendes da Costa P. Presacral hemorrhage: a rare complication of colonoscopy.
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Abdel Razek AA, Abu Zeid MM, Bilal M, Abdel Wahab NM. Virtual CT colonoscopy versus conventional colonoscopy: a prospective study. Hepatogastroenterology. 2005 Nov-Dec;52(66):1698-702.  

Iqbal CW, Chun YS, Farley DR. Colonoscopic perforations: a retrospective review. J Gastrointest Surg. 2005 Dec;9(9):1229-36.  

Yardeni IZ, Melzer E, Smolyarenko V, Zeidel A, Chervinsky A, Binder Y, Beilin B. Combining physostigmine with meperidine for sedation and analgesia during colonoscopy. Endoscopy. 2005 Dec;37(12):1205-10. 

Ahlberg G, Hultcrantz R, Jaramillo E, Lindblom A, Arvidsson D. Virtual reality colonoscopy simulation: a compulsory practice for the future colonoscopist? Endoscopy. 2005 Dec;37(12):1198-204.  

Hurlstone DP, Sanders DS, Lobo AJ, McAlindon ME, Cross SS. Indigo carmine-assisted high-magnification chromoscopic colonoscopy for the detection and characterisation of intraepithelial neoplasia in ulcerative colitis: a prospective evaluation. Endoscopy. 2005 Dec;37(12):1186-92.  

Denberg TD, Melhado TV, Coombes JM, Beaty BL, Berman K, Byers TE, Marcus AC, Steiner JF, Ahnen DJ. Predictors of nonadherence to screening colonoscopy. J Gen Intern Med. 2005 Nov;20(11):989-95. 

Lieberman DA, Holub J, Eisen G, Kraemer D, Morris CD. Utilization of colonoscopy in the United States: results from a national consortium. Gastrointest Endosc. 2005 Dec;62(6):875-83.  

Stergiou N, Frenz MB, Menke D, Riphaus A, Wehrmann T. Reduction of miss rates of colonic adenomas by zoom chromoendoscopy. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2005 Nov 8;:1-6  

Brooks AJ, Hurlstone DP, Fotheringham J, Gane J, Sanders DS, McAlindon ME. Information required to provide informed consent for endoscopy: an observational study of patients' expectations.
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Hoff G, Bretthauer M, Huppertz-Hauss G, Sauar J, Paulsen J, Dahler S, Kjellevold O. Evaluation of a novel colonoscope designed for easier passage through flexures: a randomized study. Endoscopy. 2005 Nov;37(11):1123-6.  

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Barclay RL. Safety, efficacy, and patient tolerance of a three-dose regimen of orally administered aqueous sodium phosphate for colonic cleansing before colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2004 Oct;60(4):527-33.  

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Cotton PB, Connor P, McGee D, Jowell P, Nickl N, Schutz S, Leung J, Lee J, Libby E. Colonoscopy: practice variation among 69 hospital-based endoscopists. Gastrointest Endosc. 2003 Mar;57(3):352-7.

Radaelli F, Meucci G, Terruzzi V, Spinzi G, Imperiali G, Strocchi E, Lenoci N, Terreni N, Mandelli G, Minoli G. Single bolus of midazolam versus bolus midazolam plus meperidine for colonoscopy: A prospective, randomized, double-blind trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2003 Mar;57(3):329-35.

Zalis ME, Perumpillichira J, Del Frate C, Hahn PF. CT colonography: digital subtraction bowel cleansing with mucosal reconstruction initial observations. Radiology. 2003 Mar;226(3):911-7.

Bielen D, Thomeer M, Vanbeckevoort D, Kiss G, Maes F, Marchal G, Rutgeerts P.  Dry preparation for virtual CT colonography with fecal tagging using water-soluble contrast medium: initial results.
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Strate LL, Syngal S. Timing of colonoscopy: impact on length of hospital stay in patients with acute lower intestinal bleeding. Am J Gastroenterol. 2003 Feb;98(2):317-22.

Fanti L, Gemma M, Passaretti S, Guslandi M, Testoni PA, Casati A, Torri G. Electroacupuncture analgesia for colonoscopy. a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2003 Feb;98(2):312-6.

Adrales GL, Harold KL, Matthews BD, Sing RF, Kercher KW, Heniford BT. Laparoscopic "Radical Appendectomy" is an effective alternative to endoscopic removal of cecal polyps. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2002 Dec;12(6):449-52.

Jung M, Beilenhoff U, Pietsch M, Kraft B, Rippin G. Standardized Reprocessing of Reusable Colonoscopy Biopsy Forceps is Effective: Results of a German Multicenter Study. Endoscopy. 2003 Mar;35(3):197-202.

Mattingly M, Wasvary H, Sacksner J, Deshmukh G, Kadro O. Minimally invasive, endoscopically assisted colostomy can be performed without general anesthesia or laparotomy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2003 Feb;46(2):271-3.

Gatto NM, Frucht H, Sundararajan V, Jacobson JS, Grann VR, Neugut AI. Risk of perforation after colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy: a population-based study J Natl Cancer Inst. 2003 Feb 5;95(3):230-6.

Gasparovic S, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Bates M, Petrovecki M. Comparison of colonoscopies performed under sedation with propofol or with midazolam or without sedation. Acta Med Austriaca. 2003;30(1):13-6.

Sedlack RE, Kolars JC. Validation of a computer-based colonoscopy simulator. Gastrointest Endosc. 2003 Feb;57(2):214-8.

Urita Y, Hike K, Torii N, Kikuchi Y, Kanda E, Sasajima M, Ariki H, Miki K. Hydrogen breath test as an indicator of the quality of colonic preparation for colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2003 Feb;57(2):174-7.

Stergiou N, Riphaus A, Lange P, Menke D, Kockerling F, Wehrmann T. Endoscopic snare resection of large colonic polyps: how far can we go? Int J Colorectal Dis. 2003 Mar;18(2):131-5.

Keerasuntonpong A, Sitaposa P, Chaiprasert A, Thamlikitkul V. Efficiency of the glutaraldehyde test strip for monitoring the concentration of glutaraldehyde in reused solutions for disinfecting endoscopes. J Med Assoc Thai. 2002 Nov;85(11):1164-8.

Reddy DN, Rao GV, Sriram PV. Efficacy and safety of oral sodium phosphate versus polyethylene glycol solution for bowel preparation for colonoscopy. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2002 Nov-Dec;21(6):219-21.

Maroulis DE, Iakovidis DK, Karkanis SA, Karras DA. CoLD: a versatile detection system for colorectal lesions in endoscopy video-frames Comput Methods Programs Biomed. 2003 Feb;70(2):151-66.

Richards RJ, Reker DM. Racial differences in use of colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and barium enema in Medicare beneficiaries. Dig Dis Sci. 2002 Dec;47(12):2715-9.

Harewood GC, Wiersema MJ, Melton LJ 3rd. A prospective, controlled assessment of factors influencing acceptance of screening colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Dec;97(12):3186-94.

Postic G, Lewin D, Bickerstaff C, Wallace MB. Colonoscopic miss rates determined by direct comparison of colonoscopy with colon resection specimens. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Dec;97(12):3182-5.

Nahon S, Bouhnik Y, Lavergne-Slove A, Bitoun A, Panis Y, Valleur P, Vahedi K, Messing B, Matuchansky C, Rambaud JC. Colonoscopy accurately predicts the anatomical severity of colonic Crohn's disease attacks: correlation with findings from colectomy specimens. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Dec;97(12):3102-7.

Zubarik R, Ganguly E, Benway D, Ferrentino N, Moses P, Vecchio J. Procedure-related abdominal discomfort in patients undergoing colorectal cancer screening: a comparison of colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Dec;97(12):3056-61.

Yoshikawa I, Honda H, Nagata K, Kanda K, Yamasaki T, Kume K, Tabaru A, Otsuki M. Variable stiffness colonoscopes are associated with less pain during colonoscopy in unsedated patients. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Dec;97(12):3052-5.

Makharia GK, Madan K, Garg PK, Tandon RK. Colonoscopic barotrauma treated by conservative management: role of high-flow oxygen inhalation. Endoscopy. 2002 Dec;34(12):1010-3.

Levin TR, Conell C, Shapiro JA, Chazan SG, Nadel MR, Selby JV. Complications of screening flexible sigmoidoscopy. Gastroenterology. 2002 Dec;123(6):1786-92.

Hamamoto N, Nakanishi Y, Morimoto N, Inoue H, Tatukawa M, Nakata S, Kawai Y, Kurihara N, Ookuchi S, Shizuku T, Yamamoto S, Hamamoto S, Kazumori H, Kinoshita Y. A new water instillation method for colonoscopy without sedation as performed by endoscopists-in-training. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Dec;56(6):825-8.

Wehrmann K, Fruhmorgen P. Evaluation of a new three-dimensional magnetic imaging system for use during colonoscopy. Endoscopy. 2002 Nov;34(11):905-8.

Shah SG, Pearson HJ, Moss S, Kweka E, Jalal PK, Saunders BP. Magnetic endoscope imaging: a new technique for localizing colonic lesions. Endoscopy. 2002 Nov;34(11):900-4.

McFarland EG, Pilgram TK, Brink JA, McDermott RA, Santillan CV, Brady PW, Heiken JP, Balfe DM, Weinstock LB, Thyssen EP, Littenberg B. CT colonography: multiobserver diagnostic performance.
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Church JM. Warm water irrigation for dealing with spasm during colonoscopy: simple, inexpensive, and effective. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Nov;56(5):672-4.

Barclay RL, Depew WT, Vanner SJ. Carbohydrate-electrolyte rehydration protects against intravascular volume contraction during colonic cleansing with orally administered sodium phosphate. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Nov;56(5):633-8.

Lee DW, Chan AC, Sze TS, Ko CW, Poon CM, Chan KC, Sin KS, Chung SC. Patient-controlled sedation versus intravenous sedation for colonoscopy in elderly patients: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
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Durkalski VL, Palesch YY, Pineau BC, Vining DJ, Cotton PB.The virtual colonoscopy study: a large multicenter clinical trial designed to compare two diagnostic screening procedures. Control Clin Trials. 2002 Oct;23(5):570-83.
 

Robertson DJ, Lawrence LB, Shaheen NJ, Baron JA, Paskett E, Petrelli NJ, Sandler RS. Quality of colonoscopy reporting: a process of care study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Oct;97(10):2651-6.
 

Bretthauer M, Hoff G, Thiis-Evensen E, Grotmol T, Larsen IK, Kjellevold O, Skovlund E. Use of a disposable sheath system for flexible sigmoidoscopy in decentralized colorectal cancer screening. Endoscopy. 2002 Oct;34(10):814-8.
 

Keller R, Winde G, Terpe HJ, Foerster EC, Domschke W. Fluorescence endoscopy using a fluorescein-labeled monoclonal antibody against carcinoembryonic antigen in patients with colorectal carcinoma and adenoma. Endoscopy. 2002 Oct;34(10):801-7.

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Brooker JC, Saunders BP, Shah SG, Thapar CJ, Thomas HJ, Atkin WS, Cardwell CR, Williams CB.
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Smolen D, Topp R, Singer L.
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Shah SG, Brooker JC, Williams CB, Thapar C, Suzuki N, Saunders BP.
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Sumanac K, Zealley I, Fox BM, Rawlinson J, Salena B, Marshall JK, Stevenson GW, Hunt RH. Minimizing postcolonoscopy abdominal pain by using CO(2) insufflation: a prospective, randomized, double blind, controlled trial evaluating a new commercially available CO(2) delivery system. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Aug;56(2):190-4.

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Poon CM, Lee DW, Mak SK, Ko CW, Chan KC, Chan KW, Sin KS, Chan AC. Two liters of polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution versus sodium phosphate as bowel cleansing regimen for colonoscopy: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Endoscopy. 2002 Jul;34(7):560-3.

Jain A, Falzarano J, Jain A, Decker R, Okubo G, Fujiwara D. Outcome of 5,000 flexible sigmoidoscopies done by nurse endoscopists for colorectal screening in asymptomatic patients. Hawaii Med J. 2002 Jun;61(6):118-20.

Mitchell RM, McCallion K, Gardiner KR, Watson RG, Collins JS. Successful colonoscopy; completion rates and reasons for incompletion.
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Lukens FJ, Loeb DS, Machicao VI, Achem SR, Picco MF. Colonoscopy in octogenarians: a prospective outpatient study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Jul;97(7):1722-5.

Rex DK, Imperiale TF, Latinovich DR, Bratcher LL. Impact of bowel preparation on efficiency and cost of colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Jul;97(7):1696-700.

Sedlack RE, Kolars JC. Colonoscopy curriculum development and performance-based assessment criteria on a computer-based endoscopy simulator. Acad Med. 2002 Jul;77(7):750-1.

Berkelhammer C, Ekambaram A, Silva RG. Low-volume oral colonoscopy bowel preparation: Sodium phosphate and magnesium citrate. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Jul;56(1):89-94.

Yoshinaga M, Watabe R, Takeda H, Yanagisawa J, Higuchi K, Tsuda Y, Harada N, Nawata H, Ikeda K. Subjects older than 60 years with negative findings on sigmoidoscopy should still undergo colonoscopy. Hepatogastroenterology. 2002 May-Jun;49(45):668-71.

Laghi A, Iannaccone R, Carbone I, Catalano C, Panebianco V, Di Giulio E, Schillaci A, Passariello R. Computed tomographic colonography (virtual colonoscopy): blinded prospective comparison with conventional colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal neoplasia. Endoscopy. 2002 Jun;34(6):441-6.

Shah SG, Brooker JC, Thapar C, Williams CB, Saunders BP. Patient pain during colonoscopy: an analysis using real-time magnetic endoscope imaging. Endoscopy. 2002 Jun;34(6):435-40.

Chong A, Shah JN, Levine MS, Rubesin SE, Laufer I, Ginsberg GG, Long WB, Kochman ML. Diagnostic yield of barium enema examination after incomplete colonoscopy. Radiology. 2002 Jun;223(3):620-4.

Shah SG, Brooker JC, Thapar C, Suzuki N, Williams CB, Saunders BP. Effect of magnetic endoscope imaging on patient tolerance and sedation requirements during colonoscopy: a randomized controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Jun;55(7):832-7.

Sipe BW, Rex DK, Latinovich D, Overley C, Kinser K, Bratcher L, Kareken D. Propofol versus midazolam/meperidine for outpatient colonoscopy: administration by nurses supervised by endoscopists. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Jun;55(7):815-25.

Rex DK, Goodwine BW. Method of colonoscopy in 42 consecutive patients presenting after prior incomplete colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 May;97(5):1148-51.

Mukai M, Mukohyama S, Nakazaki H, Asahina T, Makuuchi H. Novel three-channel and three-slit stiffening tube for total colonoscopy. Endoscopy. 2002 May;34(5):382-4.

Rex DK, Chasen R, Pochapin MB. Safety and efficacy of two reduced dosing regimens of sodium phosphate tablets for preparation prior to colonoscopy. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2002 May;16(5):937-44.

Bretthauer M, Thiis-Evensen E, Huppertz-Hauss G, Gisselsson L, Grotmol T, Skovlund E, Hoff G. NORCCAP (Norwegian colorectal cancer prevention): a randomised trial to assess the safety and efficacy of carbon dioxide versus air insufflation in colonoscopy. Gut. 2002 May;50(5):604-7.

Tan YM, Rosmawati M, Ranjeev P, Goh KL. Predictive factors by multivariate analysis for colorectal cancer in Malaysian patients undergoing colonoscopy. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2002 Mar;17(3):281-284.

Yusoff IF, Ormonde DG, Hoffman NE. Routine colonic mucosal biopsy and ileoscopy increases diagnostic yield in patients undergoing colonoscopy for diarrhea. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2002 Mar;17(3):276-280.

Smith CS, Fenlon HM. Virtual colonoscopy. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2002 Apr;16(2):219-36.

[No authors listed] Single flexible sigmoidoscopy screening to prevent colorectal cancer: baseline findings of a UK multicentre randomised trial. Lancet. 2002 Apr 13;359(9314):1291-300.

Schiemann U, Gross M, Reuter R, Kellner H. Improved Procedure of Colonoscopy under Accompanying Music Therapy. Eur J Med Res. 2002 Mar 28;7(3):131-4.

Lauenstein TC, Goehde SC, Ruehm SG, Holtmann G, Debatin JF. MR Colonography with Barium-based Fecal Tagging: Initial Clinical Experience. Radiology. 2002 Apr;223(1):248-54.

Laghi A, Iannaccone R, Carbone I, Catalano C, Di Giulio E, Schillaci A, Passariello R. Detection of colorectal lesions with virtual computed tomographic colonography. Am J Surg. 2002 Feb;183(2):124-31.

[No authors listed] Colonoscopy benchmarks suggest less invasive tack not always most productive. Clin Resour Manag. 2002 Mar;3(3):38-41, 33.

Clarke AC, Chiragakis L, Hillman LC, Kaye GL. Sedation for endoscopy: the safe use of propofol by general practitioner sedationists. Med J Aust. 2002 Feb 18;176(4):158-61.

Ullah N, Yeh R, Ehrinpreis M. Fatal hyperphosphatemia from a phosphosoda bowel preparation. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2002 Apr;34(4):457-8.

Bauer S, Aegerter J, Luthi C, Lehmann F, Jost G. [Comparison of a sulfate-free polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution with a standard solution for colonoscopy preparation] Schweiz Rundsch Med Prax. 2002 Feb 20;91(8):303-6. German.

Nelson DB, McQuaid KR, Bond JH, Lieberman DA, Weiss DG, Johnston TK. Procedural success and complications of large-scale screening colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Mar;55(3):307-14.

Shumaker DA, Zaman A, Katon RM. A randomized controlled trial in a training institution comparing a pediatric variable stiffness colonoscope, a pediatric colonoscope, and an adult colonoscope. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Feb;55(2):172-9.

Svensson MH, Svensson E, Lasson A, Hellstrom M. Patient acceptance of CT colonography and conventional colonoscopy: prospective comparative study in patients with or suspected of having colorectal disease. Radiology. 2002 Feb;222(2):337-45.

Yoshida H, Masutani Y, MacEneaney P, Rubin DT, Dachman AH. Computerized Detection of Colonic Polyps at CT Colonography on the Basis of Volumetric Features: Pilot Study. Radiology. 2002 Feb;222(2):327-36.

Charron M, Di LC, Kocoshis S. CT and 99mTc-WBC vs colonoscopy in the evaluation of inflammation and complications of inflammatory bowel diseases. J Gastroenterol. 2002 Jan;37(1):23-8.

Yoshida H, Nappi J. Three-dimensional computer-aided diagnosis scheme for detection of colonic polyps. IEEE Trans Med Imaging. 2001 Dec;20(12):1261-74.

Gokturk SB, Tomasi C, Acar B, Beaulieu CF, Paik DS, Jeffrey RB Jr, Yee J, Napel S. A statistical 3-D pattern processing method for computer-aided detection of polyps in CT colonography.
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Dickey W, Garrett D. Colonoscope length and procedure efficiency. Am J Gastroenterol. 2002 Jan;97(1):79-82.

Connolly DJ, Traill ZC, Reid HS, Copley SJ, Nolan DJ. The double contrast barium enema: a retrospective single centre audit of the detection of colorectal carcinomas. Clin Radiol. 2002 Jan;57(1):29-32.

Bell GD. Premedication, preparation, and surveillance. Endoscopy. 2002 Jan;34(1):2-12.

Harewood GC, Yacavone RF, Locke GR 3rd, Wiersema MJ. Prospective comparison of endoscopy patient satisfaction surveys: e-mail versus standard mail versus telephone. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Dec;96(12):3312-7.

Bulow S, Christensen IJ. [Sigmoidoscopy as primary examination in patients with bowel symptoms] Ugeskr Laeger. 2001 Nov 19;163(47):6573-6. Danish.

Rust GF, Sackmann M, Eisele O, Reiser M. [Virtual large intestine imaging with multi-level CT. Pain free coloscopy--that works!] MMW Fortschr Med. 2001 Nov 8;143(45):32-6. German.

Lee DW, Chan KW, Poon CM, Ko CW, Chan KH, Sin KS, Sze TS, Chan AC. Relaxation music decreases the dose of patient-controlled sedation during colonoscopy: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2002 Jan;55(1):33-6.

Timothy SK, Hicks TC, Opelka FG, Timmcke AE, Beck DE. Colonoscopy in the patient requiring anticoagulation. Dis Colon Rectum. 2001 Dec;44(12):1845-8; discussion, 1848-9.

Kiesslich R, von Bergh M, Hahn M, Hermann G, Jung M. Chromoendoscopy with indigocarmine improves the detection of adenomatous and nonadenomatous lesions in the colon. Endoscopy. 2001 Dec;33(12):1001-6.

Pathmakanthan S, Murray I, Smith K, Heeley R, Donnelly M. Nurse endoscopists in United Kingdom health care: a survey of prevalence, skills and attitudes. J Adv Nurs. 2001 Dec;36(5):705-10.

Kastenberg D, Chasen R, Choudhary C, Riff D, Steinberg S, Weiss E, Wruble L. Efficacy and safety of sodium phosphate tablets compared with PEG solution in colon cleansing: two identically designed, randomized, controlled, parallel group, multicenter phase III trials. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Dec;54(6):705-13.

Fletcher JG, Johnson CD, Reed JE, Garry J. Feasibility of planar virtual pathology: a new paradigm in volume-rendered CT colonography. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2001 Nov-Dec;25(6):864-9.

Hanson JM, Atkin WS, Cunliffe WJ, Browell DA, Griffith CD, Varma JS, Plusa SM. Rectal retroflexion: an essential part of lower gastrointestinal endoscopic examination. Dis Colon Rectum. 2001 Nov;44(11):1706-8.

Anderson JC, Messina CR, Cohn W, Gottfried E, Ingber S, Bernstein G, Coman E, Polito J. Factors predictive of difficult colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Nov;54(5):558-62.

Shetler K, Nieuwenhuis R, Wren SM, Triadafilopoulos G. Decompressive colonoscopy with intracolonic vancomycin administration for the treatment of severe pseudomembranous colitis. Surg Endosc. 2001 Jul;15(7):653-9.

Smith GA, O'Dwyer PJ. Sensitivity of double contrast barium enema and colonoscopy for the detection of colorectal neoplasms. Surg Endosc. 2001 Jul;15(7):649-52.

Miller K, Waye JD. Polyp retrieval after colonoscopic polypectomy: Use of the Roth Retrieval Net. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Oct;54(4):505-7.

Brandimarte G, Tursi A. Endoscopic snare excision of large pedunculated colorectal polyps: a new, safe, and effective technique. Endoscopy. 2001 Oct;33(10):854-7.

Tung SY, Wu CS, Su MY. Magnifying colonoscopy in differentiating neoplastic from nonneoplastic colorectal lesions. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Sep;96(9):2628-32.

Lauenstein T, Holtmann G, Schoenfelder D, Bosk S, Ruehm SG, Debatin JF. Mr colonography without colonic cleansing: a new strategy to improve patient acceptance. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2001 Oct;177(4):823-7.

Tran DQ, Rosen L, Kim R, Riether RD, Stasik JJ, Khubchandani IT. Actual colonoscopy: what are the risks of perforation? Am Surg. 2001 Sep;67(9):845-7; discussion 847-8.

Bruzzi JF, Brennan DD, Fenlon HM. Trends in ct colonography. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2001 Oct;3(5):437-45.

Terdiman JP. Colonoscopic management of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2001 Oct;3(5):425-32.

Krakamp B, Bosse B, Merkel F, Parusel M. [Preparation for colonoscopy: A comparison between 3 commercially available Golytely solutions]. Z Gastroenterol. 2001 Aug;39(8):561-9. German.

Akerkar GA, Yee J, Hung R, McQuaid K. Patient experience and preferences toward colon cancer screening: a comparison of virtual colonoscopy and conventional colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Sep;54(3):310-5.

Dafnis G, Ekbom A, Pahlman L, Blomqvist P. Complications of diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy within a defined population in Sweden. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Sep;54(3):302-9.

Goldstein JL, Larson LR, Yamashita BD, Fain JM, Schumock GT. Low molecular weight heparin versus unfractionated heparin in the colonoscopy peri-procedure period: a cost modeling study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Aug;96(8):2360-6.

Harvey CJ, Renfrew I, Taylor S, Gillams AR, Lees WR. Spiral CT pneumocolon: applications, status and limitations. Eur Radiol. 2001;11(9):1612-25.

Adam IJ, Ali Z, Shorthouse AJ. Inadequacy of colonoscopy revealed by three-dimensional electromagnetic imaging. Dis Colon Rectum. 2001 Jul;44(7):978-83.

Shapero TF, Alexander PE, Hoover J, Burgis E, Schabas R. [Colorectal cancer screening: video-reviewed flexible sigmoidoscopy by nurse endoscopists--a Canadian community-based perspective]. Can J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jul;15(7):441-5.

Codori AM, Petersen GM, Miglioretti DL, Boyd P. Health beliefs and endoscopic screening for colorectal cancer: potential for cancer prevention. Prev Med. 2001 Aug;33(2 Pt 1):128-36.

Garcia Sanchez M, Gonzalez Galilea A, Lopez Vallejos P, Galvez Calderon C, Naranjo Rodriguez A, de Dios Vega J, Mino Fugarolas G. [Role of early colonoscopy in severe acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding]. Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2001 Aug-Sep;24(7):327-32. Spanish.

Lin LF, Siauw CP, Ho KS, Tung JC. Endoscopic hemoclip treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding. Chang Gung Med J. 2001 May;24(5):307-12.

Zalis ME, Hahn PF, Arellano RS, Gazelle GS, Mueller PR. CT colonography with teleradiology: effect of lossy wavelet compression on polyp detection--initial observations. Radiology. 2001 Aug;220(2):387-92.

Horiuchi A, Maeyama H, Ochi Y, Morikawa A, Miyazawa K. Usefulness of Dennis Colorectal Tube in endoscopic decompression of acute, malignant colonic obstruction. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Aug;54(2):229-32.

Martinek J, Hess J, Delarive J, Jornod P, Blum A, Pantoflickova D, Fischer M, Dorta G. Cisapride does not improve precolonoscopy bowel preparation with either sodium phosphate or polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Aug;54(2):180-5.

Terruzzi V, Meucci G, Radaelli F, Terreni N, Minoli G. Routine versus "on demand" sedation and analgesia for colonoscopy: a prospective randomized controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Aug;54(2):169-74.

Clarke GA, Jacobson BC, Hammett RJ, Carr-Locke DL. The indications, utilization and safety of gastrointestinal endoscopy in an extremely elderly patient cohort. Endoscopy. 2001 Jul;33(7):580-4.

Bernard AC, Hagihara PF, Burke VJ, Kugelmas M. Endoscopic localization and management of colonic bleeding in patients with portal hypertension. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2001 Jun;11(3):195-8.

Kavic SM, Basson MD. Complications of endoscopy.
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Dietze B, Neumann H, Mansmann U, Martiny H. Determination of glutaraldehyde residues on flexible endoscopes after chemothermal treatment in an endoscope washer-disinfector. Endoscopy. 2001 Jun;33(6):529-32.

Dafnis G, Granath F, Pahlman L, Hannuksela H, Ekbom A, Blomqvist P. The impact of endoscopists' experience and learning curves and interendoscopist variation on colonoscopy completion rates. Endoscopy. 2001 Jun;33(6):511-7.

Gillespie JS, Kelly BE. Double contrast barium enema and colorectal carcinoma: sensitivity and potential role in screening. Ulster Med J. 2001 May;70(1):15-8.

Kim LS, Koch J, Yee J, Halvorsen R, Cello JP, Rockey DC. Comparison of patients' experiences during imaging tests of the colon. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Jul;54(1):67-74.

Ng JM, Kong CF, Nyam D. Patient-controlled sedation with propofol for colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Jul;54(1):8-13.

Kulling D, Fantin AC, Biro P, Bauerfeind P, Fried M. Safer colonoscopy with patient-controlled analgesia and sedation with propofol and alfentanil. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Jul;54(1):1-7.

Robinson R, Darlow S, Wright SJ, Watters C, Carr I, Gadsby G, Mayberry J. Is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation an effective analgesia during colonoscopy? Postgrad Med J. 2001 Jul;77(909):445-6.

Thiis-Evensen E, Hoff GS, Sauar J, Majak BM, Vatn MH. The effect of attending a flexible sigmoidoscopic screening program on the prevalence of colorectal adenomas at 13-year follow-up. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jun;96(6):1901-7.

Ness RM, Manam R, Hoen H, Chalasani N. Predictors of inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jun;96(6):1797-802.

Angtuaco TL, Reddy SK, Drapkin S, Harrell LE, Howden CW. The utility of urgent colonoscopy in the evaluation of acute lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding: a 2-year experience from a single center. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jun;96(6):1782-5.

Galia M, Midiri M, Carcione A, Cusma S, Bartolotta TV, Angileri T, De Maria M, Lagalla R. [Usefulness of CT colonography in the preoperative evaluation of patients with distal occlusive colorectal carcinoma]. Radiol Med (Torino). 2001 Apr;101(4):235-42. Italian.

Yoshikane H, Hidano H, Sakakibara A, Niwa Y, Goto H. Efficacy of a distal attachment in endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps situated behind semilunar folds. Endoscopy. 2001 May;33(5):440-2.

Araujo SE, Alves PR, Habr-Gama A. Role of colonoscopy in colorectal cancer. Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 2001 Jan-Feb;56(1):25-35. Review.

Callstrom MR, Johnson CD, Fletcher JG, Reed JE, Ahlquist DA, Harmsen WS, Tait K, Wilson LA, Corcoran KE. CT colonography without cathartic preparation: feasibility study. Radiology. 2001 Jun;219(3):693-8.

Brini C, Ierfone N, Pontone S, Chessa A, Pontone P. [Comparison between virtual and conventional colonoscopy in the screening of colorectal polyps]. G Chir. 2001 Apr;22(4):136-8. Italian.

Citarda F, Tomaselli G, Capocaccia R, Barcherini S, Crespi M. Efficacy in standard clinical practice of colonoscopic polypectomy in reducing colorectal cancer incidence. Gut. 2001 Jun;48(6):812-5.

Lagares-Garcia JA, Kurek S, Collier B, Diaz F, Schilli R, Richey J, Moore RA. Colonoscopy in octogenarians and older patients. Surg Endosc. 2001 Mar;15(3):262-5.

Prohm P, Weber J, Bonner C. Laparoscopic-assisted coloscopic polypectomy. Dis Colon Rectum. 2001 May;44(5):746-8.

Araghizadeh FY, Timmcke AE, Opelka FG, Hicks TC, Beck DE. Colonoscopic perforations. Dis Colon Rectum. 2001 May;44(5):713-6.

Wexner SD, Garbus JE, Singh JJ. A prospective analysis of 13,580 colonoscopies. Reevaluation of credentialing guidelines. Surg Endosc. 2001 Mar;15(3):251-61.

Hoff G, Thiis-Evensen E, Grotmol T, Sauar J, Vatn MH, Moen IE. Do undesirable effects of screening affect all-cause mortality in flexible sigmoidoscopy programmes? Experience from the Telemark Polyp Study 1983-1996. Eur J Cancer Prev. 2001 Apr;10(2):131-7.

Soderman C, Uribe A. Enteroscopy as a tool for diagnosing gastrointestinal bleeding requiring blood transfusion. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2001 Apr;11(2):97-102.

Toledo TK, Dipalma JA. Colon cleansing preparation for gastrointestinal procedures. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2001 May;15(5):605-11.

Sorbi D, Schleck CD, Zinsmeister AR, Gostout CJ. Clinical application of a new colonoscope with variable insertion tube rigidity: a pilot study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 May;53(6):638-42.

Hara AK, Johnson CD, MacCarty RL, Welch TJ, McCollough CH, Harmsen WS. CT colonography: single- versus multi-detector row imaging. Radiology. 2001 May;219(2):461-5.

Rex DK, Bond JH, Feld AD. Medical-legal risks of incident cancers after clearing colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Apr;96(4):952-7. Review.

Kato S, Fujii T, Koba I, Sano Y, Fu KI, Parra-Blanco A, Tajiri H, Yoshida S, Rembacken B. Assessment of colorectal lesions using magnifying colonoscopy and mucosal dye spraying: can significant lesions be distinguished? Endoscopy. 2001 Apr;33(4):306-10.

Theodorou T, Hales P, Gillespie P, Robertson B. Total intravenous versus inhalational anaesthesia for colonoscopy: a prospective study of clinical recovery and psychomotor function. Anaesth Intensive Care. 2001 Apr;29(2):124-36.

Stein BL, Lamoureux E, Miller M, Vasilevsky CA, Julien L, Gordon PH. Glutaraldehyde-induced colitis. Can J Surg. 2001 Apr;44(2):113-6.

Angtuaco TL, Banaad-Omiotek GD, Howden CW.  Differing attitudes toward virtual and conventional colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening: surveys among primary care physicians and potential patients. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Mar;96(3):887-93.

Taylor C, Schubert ML. Decreased efficacy of polyethylene glycol lavage solution (golytely) in the preparation of diabetic patients for outpatient colonoscopy: a prospective and blinded study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Mar;96(3):710-4.

Lapalus MG, Gaudin JL, Lemkecher T, Souquet JC, Wendehenne F, Peltrault C, Pontette F, Pillon M, Monier JM, Dumont O. [Prospective randomized single-blind trial comparing oral sodium phosphate with polyethylene glycol for colonoscopy preparation]. Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2001 Jan;25(1):29-34. French.

Summers RM, Johnson CD, Pusanik LM, Malley JD, Youssef AM, Reed JE. Automated polyp detection at CT colonography: feasibility assessment in a human population. Radiology. 2001 Apr;219(1):51-9. 

Lazzaroni M, Porro GB. Preparation, premedication, and surveillance. Endoscopy. 2001 Feb;33(2):103-8. Review.

Brown AL, Skehan SJ, Greaney T, Rawlinson J, Somers S, Stevenson GW. Value of double-contrast barium enema performed immediately after incomplete colonoscopy. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2001 Apr;176(4):943-5.

Rubin DT, Dachman AH. Virtual colonoscopy: a novel imaging modality for colorectal cancer.
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Assimos DG, Vining DJ. Virtual endoscopy.
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Sharma VK, Schaberg JW, Chockalingam SK, Vasudeva R, Howden CW. The effect of stimulant laxatives and polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution for colonoscopy preparation on serum electrolytes and hemodynamics. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Mar;32(3):238-9.

Varadarajulu S, Ramsey WH. Utility of retroflexion in lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Mar;32(3):235-7.

Spinzi G, Belloni G, Martegani A, Sangiovanni A, Del Favero C, Minoli G. Computed tomographic colonography and conventional colonoscopy for colon diseases: a prospective, blinded study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Feb;96(2):394-400.

Achiam M, Rosenberg J. [Quality of colonoscopy and surgical treatment of perforations]. Ugeskr Laeger. 2001 Feb 5;163(6):775-8. Danish.

Britton I, Dover S, Vallance R. Immediate CT pneumocolon for failed colonoscopy; comparison with routine pneumocolon. Clin Radiol. 2001 Feb;56(2):89-93.

Cohen CD, Keuneke C, Schiemann U, Schroppel B, Siegert S, Rascher W, Gross M, Schlondorff D. Hyponatraemia as a complication of colonoscopy. Lancet. 2001 Jan 27;357(9252):282-3.

Shaw MJ, Beebe TJ, Tomshine PA, Adlis SA, Cass OW. A randomized, controlled trial of interactive, multimedia software for patient colonoscopy education. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Feb;32(2):142-7.

Odori T, Goto H, Arisawa T, Niwa Y, Ohmiya N, Hayakawa T. Clinical results and development of variable-stiffness video colonoscopes. Endoscopy. 2001 Jan;33(1):65-9.

Rex DK. Effect of variable stiffness colonoscopes on cecal intubation times for routine colonoscopy by an experienced examiner in sedated patients. Endoscopy. 2001 Jan;33(1):60-4.

Lee JG, Vigil H, Leung JW. A randomized controlled trial of total colonic decompression after colonoscopy to improve patient comfort. Am J Gastroenterol. 2001 Jan;96(1):95-100.

Rivera MT, Kugathasan S, Berger W, Werlin SL. Percutaneous colonoscopic cecostomy for management of chronic constipation in children. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Feb;53(2):225-8.

Asao T, Mochiki E, Suzuki H, Nakamura J, Hirayama I, Morinaga N, Shoji H, Shitara Y, Kuwano H. An easy method for the intraluminal administration of peppermint oil before colonoscopy and its effectiveness in reducing colonic spasm. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Feb;53(2):172-7.

McFarland EG, Brink JA, Pilgram TK, Heiken JP, Balfe DM, Hirselj DA, Weinstock L, Littenberg B. Spiral CT colonography: reader agreement and diagnostic performance with two- and three-dimensional image-display techniques. Radiology. 2001 Feb;218(2):375-83.

Ristikankare M, Hartikainen J, Heikkinen M, Janatuinen E, Julkunen R. The effects of gender and age on the colonoscopic examination. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Jan;32(1):69-75.

Jamieson NF, Willoughby CP. Gas gangrene after colonoscopy.
Postgrad Med J. 2001 Jan;77(903):47-9.

Scand J Gastroenterol 2000 Sep;35(9):990-6 Effect of conscious sedation on cardiac autonomic regulation during colonoscopy. Ristikankare M, Julkunen R, Laitinen T, Wang SX, Heikkinen M, Janatuinen E, Hartikainen J

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Nov;52(5):606-610 Patient tolerance of colonoscopy without sedation during screening examination for colorectal polyps. Thiis-Evensen E, Hoff GS, Sauar J, Vatn MH

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Nov;52(5):600-605 Factors affecting insertion time and patient discomfort during colonoscopy.. Kim WH, Cho YJ, Park JY, Min PK, Kang JK, Park IS

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Nov;52(5):543-599 Overuse and underuse of colonoscopy in a European primary care setting. Vader JP, Pache I, Froehlich F, Burnand B, Schneider C, Dubois RW, Brook RH, Gonvers JJ

JAMA 2000 Oct 18;284(15):1954-61 Cost-effectiveness of screening for colorectal cancer in the general population. Frazier AL, Colditz GA, Fuchs CS, Kuntz KM

Ann Intern Med 2000 Oct 17;133(8):573-584 Cost-Effectiveness of Colonoscopy in Screening for Colorectal Cancer. Sonnenberg A, Delco F, Inadomi JM

Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2000 Summer;16(3):799-810 A decision model and cost-effectiveness analysis of colorectal cancer screeningand surveillance guidelines for average-risk adults. Khandker RK, Dulski JD, Kilpatrick JB, Ellis RP, Mitchell JB, Baine WB

J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2000 Aug;15(8):939-44 Yield from colonoscopic screening in people with a strong family history ofcommon colorectal cancer. Dowling DJ, St John DJ, Macrae FA, Hopper JL

Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Sep;95(9):2242-7 Sedation for colonoscopy using a single bolus is safe, effective, and efficient: a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial. Morrow JB, Zuccaro G Jr, Conwell DL, Vargo JJ 2nd, Dumot JA, Karafa M, Shay SS

Dis Colon Rectum 2000 Sep;43(9):1246-9 Laparoscopic-assisted colonoscopic polypectomy: the Texas Endosurgery Institute experience. Franklin ME Jr, Diaz-E JA, Abrego D, Parra-Davila E, Glass JL

Endoscopy 2000 Sep;32(9):688-92 Factors predicting the possibility of conducting colonoscopy without sedation. Ladas SD

Invest Radiol 2000 Sep;35(9):521-6 Magnetic resonance colonography and virtual magnetic resonance colonoscopy with the 1.0-T system: a feasibility study. Saar B, Heverhagen JT, Obst T, Berthold LD, Kopp I, Klose KJ, Wagner HJ

Cancer Detect Prev 2000;24(3):290-4 Measurement of carcinoembryonic antigen in colonic effluent as a high-riskmarker for colorectal carcinoma. Uedo N, Ishikawa H, Narahara H, Akedo I, Iseki K, Kaji I, Ishiguro S, Suzuki T, Otani T

Scand J Gastroenterol 2000 Jul;35(7):765-71 The introduction and development of colonoscopy within a defined population in Sweden. Dafnis G, Blomqvist P, Pahlman L, Ekbom A

Assist Inferm Ric 1999 Jul-Sep;18(3):140-6 Written information: evaluation of an informative leaflet for patients undergoing colonoscopy. [Article in Italian] Masaracchia C, D'Addio L, Federici A

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Sep;52(3):346-52 A novel tableted purgative for colonoscopic preparation: efficacy and safetycomparisons with Colyte and Fleet Phospho-Soda. Aronchick CA, Lipshutz WH, Wright SH, Dufrayne F, Bergman G

Radiology 2000 Sep;216(3):704-11 Optimization of CT colonography technique: prospective trial in 180 patients. Fletcher JG, Johnson CD, Welch TJ, MacCarty RL, Ahlquist DA, Reed JE, Harmsen WS, Wilson LA

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2000 Aug;10(4):215-7 Prospective randomized trial comparing bowel cleaning preparations for colonoscopy. Arezzo A

Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Aug;95(8):2074-9 A randomized, controlled trial to assess a novel colorectal cancer screening strategy: the conversion strategy--a comparison of sequential sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy with immediate conversion from sigmoidoscopy to colonoscopy in patients with an abnormal screening sigmoidoscopy. Stern MA, Fendrick AM, McDonnell WM, Gunaratnam N, Moseley R, Chey WD

Chir Ital 2000 May-Jun;52(3):257-62 Flexible sigmoidoscopy as a colorectal cancer screening test in the general population: recruitment phase results of a randomized controlled trial in Lombardia, Italy. Andreoni B, Crosta C, Lotti M, Carloni M, Marzona L, Biffi R, Luca F, Pozzi S, Cenciarelli S, Senore C

Gastroenterology 2000 Aug;119(2):300-4 Magnetic resonance colonography versus conventional colonoscopy for the detection of colonic endoluminal lesions. Pappalardo G, Polettini E, Frattaroli FM, Casciani E, D'Orta C, D'Amato M, Gualdi GF

Gastroenterology 2000 Aug;119(2):293-9 Accuracy of helical computed tomographic angiography for the diagnosis ofcolonic angiodysplasia. Junquera F, Quiroga S, Saperas E, Perez-Lafuente M, Videla S, Alvarez-CastellsA, Miro JR, Malagelada JR

Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Jul;95(7):1800-11 Cost-utility of one-time colonoscopic screening for colorectal cancer at various ages. Ness RM, Holmes AM, Klein R, Dittus R

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Aug;52(2):237-40 The measurement of forces exerted during colonoscopy. Appleyard MN, Mosse CA, Mills TN, Bell GD, Castillo FD, Swain CP

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Aug;52(2):218-22 Prospective, randomized, single-blind comparison of two preparations for screening flexible sigmoidoscopy. Bini EJ, Unger JS, Rieber JM, Rosenberg J, Trujillo K, Weinshel EH

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Aug;52(2):192-6 Bispectral index monitoring of sedation during endoscopy. Bower AL, Ripepi A, Dilger J, Boparai N, Brody FJ, Ponsky JL

Dis Colon Rectum 2000 Jul;43(7):976-9 The natural history of isolated rectosigmoid adenomatous polyps: is flexible sigmoidoscopy a safe alternative for surveillance? Blumberg D, Opelka FG, Hicks TC, Timmcke AE, Beck DE

N Engl J Med 2000 Jul 20;343(3):162-8 Use of colonoscopy to screen asymptomatic adults for colorectal cancer. VeteransAffairs Cooperative Study Group 380. Lieberman DA, Weiss DG, Bond JH, Ahnen DJ, Garewal H, Chejfec G

Clin Imaging 1999 Nov-Dec;23(6):367-74 Barium enema following incomplete colonoscopy. Gollub MJ, Flaherty F

Am J Gastroenterol 2000 Jun;95(6):1551-6 Colorectal cancer screening and surveillance practices by primary care physicians: results of a national survey. Sharma VK, Vasudeva R, Howden CW

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Jul;52(1):48-54 Conscious sedation and cardiorespiratory safety during colonoscopy. Ristikankare M, Julkunen R, Mattila M, Laitinen T, Wang SX, Heikkinen M, Janatuinen E, Hartikainen J

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Jul;52(1):45-7 The utilization of flexible sigmoidoscopy by family practitioners afterresidency training. Shaukat MS, Ramirez FC

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Jul;52(1):39-44 The ASGE guidelines for the appropriate use of colonoscopy in an open access system.Minoli G, Meucci G, Bortoli A, Garripoli A, Gullotta R, Leo P, Pera A, Prada A, Rocca F, Zambelli A

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Jul;52(1):1-8 Magnetic imaging of colonoscopy: an audit of looping, accuracy and ancillarymaneuvers. Shah SG, Saunders BP, Brooker JC, Williams CB

Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo 1999 Nov-Dec;54(6):187-92 Bowel preparation for colonoscopy: comparison of mannitol and sodium phosphate. Results of a prospective randomized study. Habr-Gama A, Bringel RW, Nahas SC, Araujo SE, Souza Junior AH, Calache JE, Alves PA

Arch Intern Med 2000 Jun 26;160(12):1790-6 Patient satisfaction with screening flexible sigmoidoscopy. Schoen RE, Weissfeld JL, Bowen NJ, Switzer G, Baum A

Gut 2000 Jul;47(1):126-30 Diagnostic accuracy and interobserver agreement of CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy). Pescatore P, Glucker T, Delarive J, Meuli R, Pantoflickova D, Duvoisin B, Schnyder P, Blum AL, Dorta G

N Engl J Med 2000 Jun 15;342(24):1766-72 A comparison of colonoscopy and double-contrast barium enema for surveillanceafter polypectomy. National Polyp Study Work Group. Winawer SJ, Stewart ET, Zauber AG, Bond JH, Ansel H, Waye JD, Hall D, Hamlin JA, Schapiro M, O'Brien MJ, Sternberg SS, Gottlieb LS

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Jun;51(6):701-3 Inhaled patient-administered nitrous oxide/oxygen mixture does not impair driving ability when used as analgesia during screening flexible sigmoidoscopy. Martin JP, Sexton BF, Saunders BP, Atkin WS

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Jun;51(6):676-81 Colonoscopic polypectomy with cutting current: is it safe? Parra-Blanco A, Kaminaga N, Kojima T, Endo Y, Tajiri A, Fujita R

Trop Gastroenterol 2000 Jan-Mar;21(1):18-9 Comparison of polyethylene glycol versus combination of magnesium sulphate and bisacodyl for colon preparation. Jayanthi V, Ramathilakam B, Malathi S, Dinakaran N, Balasubramanian V

BMJ 2000 Jun 3;320(7248):1504-8; discussion 1509 Single blind, randomised trial of efficacy and acceptability of oral picolax versus self administered phosphate enema in bowel preparation for flexible sigmoidoscopy screening. Atkin WS, Hart A, Edwards R, Cook CF, Wardle J, McIntyre P, Aubrey R, Baron C, Sutton S, Cuzick J, Senapati A, Northover JM

Chir Ital 2000 Mar-Apr;52(2):103-7 The impact of an incomplete preoperative colonoscopy in patients with colorectal cancer. Scintu F, D'Alia G, Cabras M, Zorcolo L, Melis M, Marongiu L, Casula G

Endoscopy 2000 May;32(5):381-4 Technical considerations and patient comfort in total colonoscopy with and without a transparent cap: initial experiences from a pilot study. Dafnis GM

Arch Fam Med 2000 May;9(5):420-5 Flexible sigmoidoscopy training and its impact on colorectal cancer screening by primary care physicians. Lewis JD, Ginsberg GG, Hoops TC, Kochman ML, Bilker WB, Strom BL

Gut 2000 Jun;46(6):801-5 A new variable stiffness colonoscope makes colonoscopy easier: a randomised controlled trial. Brooker JC, Saunders BP, Shah SG, Williams CB

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 May;51(5):600-4 Colonoscopy technique with an external straightener. Catalano F, Catanzaro R, Branciforte G, Bentivegna CF, Cipolla R, Brogna A, Sala LO, Migliore G, Paternuosto M

J Gastroenterol 2000;35 Suppl 12:121-5 Detailed colonoscopy for detecting early superficial carcinoma: recent developments. Tanaka S, Haruma K, Ito M, Nagata S, Oh-e H, Hirota Y, Kunihiro M, Kitadai Y, Yosihara M, Sumii K, Kajiyama G

J Natl Cancer Inst 2000 Apr 5;92(7):557-63 Endoscopic colorectal cancer screening: a cost-saving analysis. Loeve F, Brown ML, Boer R, van Ballegooijen M, van Oortmarssen GJ, Habbema JD

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Apr;51(4 Pt 1):438-42 Safety and efficacy of India ink and indocyanine green as colonic tattooing agents. Price N, Gottfried MR, Clary E, Lawson DC, Baillie J, Mergener K, Westcott C, Eubanks S, Pappas TN

Dis Colon Rectum 2000 Mar;43(3):303-11 Role of virtual computed tomographic colonography in patients with colorectal cancers and obstructing colorectal lesions. Morrin MM, Farrell RJ, Raptopoulos V, McGee JB, Bleday R, Kruskal JB

Med Biol Eng Comput 1999 Nov;37(6):673-9 Colonoscopy aided by magnetic 3D imaging: is the technique sufficiently sensitive to detect differences between men and women? Rowland RS, Bell GD, Dogramadzi S, Allen C

Endoscopy 2000 Mar;32(3):239-44 Synergistic sedation with low-dose midazolam and propofol for colonoscopies.Reimann FM, Samson U, Derad I, Fuchs M, Schiefer B, Stange EF

Endoscopy 2000 Mar;32(3):226-32 Virtual endoscopy--comparison with colonoscopy in the detection of space-occupying lesions of the colon. Kay CL, Kulling D, Hawes RH, Young JW, Cotton PB

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Mar;51(3):314-7 Usefulness of a pediatric colonoscope for colonoscopy in adults. Saifuddin T, Trivedi M, King PD, Madsen R, Marshall JB

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Mar;51(3):278-81Patient-controlled analgesia for conscious sedation during colonoscopy: a randomized controlled study. Stermer E, Gaitini L, Yudashkin M, Essaian G, Tamir A

Gastrointest Endosc 2000 Mar;51(3):271-7 Nitrous oxide for colonoscopy: a randomized controlled study. Forbes GM, Collins BJ

Endoscopy 2000 Jan;32(1):37-41 A blinded, randomized comparison of a novel, low-dose, triple regimen with fleet phospho-soda: a study of colon cleanliness, speed and success of colonoscopy. Chilton AP, O'Sullivan M, Cox MA, Loft DE, Nwokolo CU

Lancet 1999 Dec 11;354(9195):2032-5 Effects of video information on precolonoscopy anxiety and knowledge: a randomised trial. Luck A, Pearson S, Maddern G, Hewett P

Dis Colon Rectum 1999 Dec;42(12):1586-91 Radiographic changes after colonoscopic decompression for acutepseudo-obstruction. Pham TN, Cosman BC, Chu P, Savides TJ

Endoscopy 1999 Nov;31(9):702-6 Acquisition of competence in colonoscopy: the learning curve of trainees. Tassios PS, Ladas SD, Grammenos I, Demertzis K, Raptis SA

Acta Chir Hung 1999;38(2):143-6 Sedation for ambulatory endoscopy. Darvas K, Tarjanyi M, Molnar Z, Borsodi M, Eles Z, Kupcsulik P

Radiol Med (Torino) 1999 Sep;98(3):162-7 Colonoscopy with computed tomography with volume reconstruction. The results and a comparison with endoscopy and surgery. [Article in Italian] Morra A, Meduri S, Ammar L, Ukmar M, Pozzi Mucelli R

Gastrointest Endosc 1999 Dec;50(6):811-3 Sodium phosphate preparation for colonoscopy: onset and duration of bowelactivity. Linden TB, Waye JD

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 1999 Nov;11(11):1319-20 At what age should a one-time only colonoscopy for screening of colorectal cancer be performed? Delco F, Sonnenberg A