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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, Calě 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, Boustičre 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, Verdičre 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.

Mixture of expert 3D massive-training ANNs for reduction of multiple types of false positives in CAD for detection of polyps in CT colonography.

Med Phys. 2008 Feb;35(2):694-703.

Leung FW, Aharonian HS, Guth PH, Chu SK, Nguyen BD, Simpson P.

Involvement of trainees in routine unsedated colonoscopy: review of a pilot experience.

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Apr;67(4):718-22.

Khurana A, McLean L, Atkinson S, Foulks CJ.

The effect of oral sodium phosphate drug products on renal function in adults undergoing bowel endoscopy.

Arch Intern Med. 2008 Mar 24;168(6):593-7.

Rodríguez-Alcalde D, Marín-Gabriel JC, Rodríguez-Muńoz S, de la Cruz Bértolo J, Barreales-Valbuena M, Manzano-Alonso ML, Solís-Herruzo JA.

[Tolerability, safety, and efficacy of sodium phosphate preparation for colonoscopy: the role of age]

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2008 Jan;100(1):17-23. Spanish.

Rösch T, Adler A, Pohl H, Wettschureck E, Koch M, Wiedenmann B, Hoepffner N.

A motor-driven single-use colonoscope controlled with a hand-held device: a feasibility study in volunteers.

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Jun;67(7):1139-46.

Iafrate F, Hassan C, Zullo A, Stagnitti A, Ferrari R, Spagnuolo A, Laghi A.

CT colonography with reduced bowel preparation after incomplete colonoscopy in the elderly.

Eur Radiol. 2008 Jul;18(7):1385-95.

Kennedy G, Larson D, Wolff B, Winter D, Petersen B, Larson M.

Routine ileal intubation during screening colonoscopy: a useful maneuver?

Surg Endosc. 2008 Mar 18.

McCallum AL, Jenkins JT, Gillen D, Molloy RG.

Evaluation of autofluorescence colonoscopy for the detection and diagnosis of colonic polyps.

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Aug;68(2):283-90.

Hurlstone DP, Baraza W, Brown S, Thomson M, Tiffin N, Cross SS.

In vivo real-time confocal laser scanning endomicroscopic colonoscopy for the detection and characterization of colorectal neoplasia.

Br J Surg. 2008 May;95(5):636-45.

Kazarian ES, Carreira FS, Toribara NW, Denberg TD.

Colonoscopy completion in a large safety net health care system.

Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Apr;6(4):438-42.

Inoue T, Murano M, Murano N, Kuramoto T, Kawakami K, Abe Y, Morita E, Toshina K, Hoshiro H, Egashira Y, Umegaki E, Higuchi K.

Comparative study of conventional colonoscopy and pan-colonic narrow-band imaging system in the detection of neoplastic colonic polyps: a randomized, controlled trial.

J Gastroenterol. 2008;43(1):45-50.

Shida T, Katsuura Y, Teramoto O, Kaiho M, Takano S, Yoshidome H, Miyazaki M.

Transparent hood attached to the colonoscope: does it really work for all types of colonoscopes?

Surg Endosc. 2008 Feb 23.

Ackland GL, Harrington J, Downie P, Holding JW, Singh-Ranger D, Griva K, Mythen MG, Newman SP.

Dehydration induced by bowel preparation in older adults does not result in cognitive dysfunction.

Anesth Analg. 2008 Mar;106(3):924-9,

Hsieh YH, Kuo CS, Tseng KC, Lin HJ.

Factors that predict cecal insertion time during sedated colonoscopy: the role of waist circumference.

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Feb;23(2):215-7.

Katsinelos P, Chatzimavroudis G, Papaziogas B, Zavos C, Paroutoglou G, Pilpilidis I, Vasiliadis T, Kountouras J.

Endoclipping-assisted resection of large colorectal polyps.

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2008 Feb;18(1):19-23.

Katagiri A, Fu KI, Sano Y, Ikematsu H, Horimatsu T, Kaneko K, Muto M, Yoshida S.

Narrow band imaging with magnifying colonoscopy as diagnostic tool for predicting histology of early colorectal neoplasia.

Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Jun;27(12):1269-74.

Lee SH, Chung IK, Kim SJ, Kim JO, Ko BM, Hwangbo Y, Kim WH, Park DH, Lee SK, Park CH, Baek IH, Park DI, Park SJ, Ji JS, Jang BI, Jeen YT, Shin JE, Byeon JS, Eun CS, Han DS.

An adequate level of training for technical competence in screening and diagnostic colonoscopy: a prospective multicenter evaluation of the learning curve.

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Apr;67(4):683-9.

Leung FW.

Unsedated Colonoscopy Introduced to Ensure Access is Acceptable to a Subgroup of Veterans.

Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Oct;53(10):2719-22.

Cappellani A, Di Vita M, Zanghě A, Cavallaro A, Alfano G, Piccolo G, Lo Menzo E.

Splenic rupture after colonoscopy: Report of a case and review of literature.

World J Emerg Surg. 2008 Feb 9;3:8.

Sawhney MS, Salfiti N, Nelson DB, Lederle FA, Bond JH.

Risk factors for severe delayed postpolypectomy bleeding.

Endoscopy. 2008 Feb;40(2):115-9.

Hurlstone DP, Fu KI, Brown SR, Thomson M, Atkinson R, Tiffin N, Cross SS.

EMR using dextrose solution versus sodium hyaluronate for colorectal Paris type I and 0-II lesions: a randomized endoscopist-blinded study.

Endoscopy. 2008 Feb;40(2):110-4.

Eckardt AJ, Swales C, Bhattacharya K, Wassef WY, Phelan NP, Zubair S, Martins N, Patel S, Moquin B, Anwar N, Leung K, Levey JM.

Open access colonoscopy in the training setting: which factors affect patient satisfaction and pain?

Endoscopy. 2008 Feb;40(2):98-105.

Mandel JE, Tanner JW, Lichtenstein GR, Metz DC, Katzka DA, Ginsberg GG, Kochman ML.

A randomized, controlled, double-blind trial of patient-controlled sedation with propofol/remifentanil versus midazolam/fentanyl for colonoscopy.

Anesth Analg. 2008 Feb;106(2):434-9,

Condon A, Graff L, Elliot L, Ilnyckyj A.

Acceptance of colonoscopy requires more than test tolerance.

Can J Gastroenterol. 2008 Jan;22(1):41-7.

Jeong JY, Kim MJ, Kim SS.

Manual and automated polyp measurement comparison of CT colonography with optical colonoscopy.

Acad Radiol. 2008 Feb;15(2):231-9.

Voloyiannis T, Snyder MJ, Bailey RR, Pidala M.

Management of the difficult colon polyp referred for resection: resect or rescope?

Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Mar;51(3):292-5. Epub 2008 Jan 18. Erratum in: Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Aug;51(8):1300.

Mayinger B, Neumann F, Kastner C, Degitz K, Hahn EG, Schwab D.

Early detection of premalignant conditions in the colon by fluorescence endoscopy using local sensitization with hexaminolevulinate.

Endoscopy. 2008 Feb;40(2):106-9.

Cohen LB.

Clinical trial: a dose-response study of fospropofol disodium for moderate sedation during colonoscopy.

Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Apr 1;27(7):597-608.

Ell C, Fischbach W, Bronisch HJ, Dertinger S, Layer P, Rünzi M, Schneider T, Kachel G, Grüger J, Köllinger M, Nagell W, Goerg KJ, Wanitschke R, Gruss HJ.

Randomized trial of low-volume PEG solution versus standard PEG + electrolytes for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.

Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Apr;103(4):883-93.

Sohn N, Weinstein MA.

 

Management of the poorly prepared colonoscopy patient: colonoscopic colon enemas as a preparation for colonoscopy.

Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Apr;51(4):462-6.

Ye F, Feng Y, Lin J.

Retrieval of colorectal polyps following snare polypectomy: Experience of the multiple-suction technique in 602 cases.

Int J Colorectal Dis. 2008 Apr;23(4):431-6.

Worthington J, Thyssen M, Chapman G, Chapman R, Geraint M.

A randomised controlled trial of a new 2 litre polyethylene glycol solution versus sodium picosulphate + magnesium citrate solution for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy.

Curr Med Res Opin. 2008 Feb;24(2):481-8.

Punwani S, Halligan S, Irving P, Bloom S, Bungay A, Greenhalgh R, Godbold J, Taylor SA, Altman DG.

Measurement of colonic polyps by radiologists and endoscopists: who is most accurate?

Eur Radiol. 2008 May;18(5):874-81.

Jeong SH, Lee KJ, Kim YB, Kwon HC, Sin SJ, Chung JY.

Diagnostic value of terminal ileum intubation during colonoscopy.

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Jan;23(1):51-5.

Rastogi A, Bansal A, Wani S, Callahan P, McGregor DH, Cherian R, Sharma P.

Narrow-band imaging colonoscopy--a pilot feasibility study for the detection of polyps and correlation of surface patterns with polyp histologic diagnosis.

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Feb;67(2):280-6.

Wehrmann T, Lechowicz I, Martchenko K, Riphaus A.

Routine colonoscopy with a standard gastroscope. A randomized comparative trial in a western population.

Int J Colorectal Dis. 2008 Apr;23(4):443-6.

Yucel C, Lev-Toaff AS, Moussa N, Durrani H.

CT colonography for incomplete or contraindicated optical colonoscopy in older patients.

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Jan;190(1):145-50.

Horiuchi A, Nakayama Y.

Improved colorectal adenoma detection with a transparent retractable extension device.

Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Feb;103(2):341-5.

Brocchi E, Pezzilli R, Tomassetti P, Campana D, Morselli-Labate AM, Corinaldesi R.

Warm water or oil-assisted colonoscopy: toward simpler examinations?

Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Mar;103(3):581-7.

Magdeburg R, Collet P, Post S, Kaehler G.

Endoclipping of iatrogenic colonic perforation to avoid surgery.

Surg Endosc. 2008 Jun;22(6):1500-4.

Fatima H, Rex DK, Rothstein R, Rahmani E, Nehme O, Dewitt J, Helper D, Toor A, Bensen S.

Cecal insertion and withdrawal times with wide-angle versus standard colonoscopes: a randomized controlled trial.

Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Jan;6(1):109-14.

Petersen CR, Adamsen S, Gocht-Jensen P, Arnesen RB, Hart-Hansen O.

Splenic injury after colonoscopy.

Endoscopy. 2008 Jan;40(1):76-9.

Grassini M, Verna C, Battaglia E, Niola P, Navino M, Bassotti G.

Education improves colonoscopy appropriateness.

Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Jan;67(1):88-93.

Leung FW.

Methods of reducing discomfort during colonoscopy.

Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Jun;53(6):1462-7. Review.

Misra SP, Dwivedi M.

Colonoscopy and colonoscopic polypectomy using side-viewing endoscope: a useful, effective and safe procedure.

Dig Dis Sci. 2008 May;53(5):1285-8.

Saad A, Rex DK.

Colonoscopy-induced splenic injury: report of 3 cases and literature review.

Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Apr;53(4):892-8.

Renaut AJ, Raniga S, Frizelle FA, Perry RE, Guilford L.

A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy and acceptability of phospo-soda buffered saline (Fleet) with sodium picosulphate/magnesium citrate (Picoprep) in the preparation of patients for colonoscopy.

Colorectal Dis. 2008 Jun;10(5):503-5.

Adler A, Pohl H, Papanikolaou IS, Abou-Rebyeh H, Schachschal G, Veltzke-Schlieker W, Khalifa AC, Setka E, Koch M, Wiedenmann B, Rösch T.

A prospective randomised study on narrow-band imaging versus conventional colonoscopy for adenoma detection: does narrow-band imaging induce a learning effect?

Gut. 2008 Jan;57(1):59-64.

Bleier JI, Moon V, Feingold D, Whelan RL, Arnell T, Sonoda T, Milsom JW, Lee SW.

Initial repair of iatrogenic colon perforation using laparoscopic methods.

Surg Endosc. 2008 Mar;22(3):646-9.

Koch AD, Buzink SN, Heemskerk J, Botden SM, Veenendaal R, Jakimowicz JJ, Schoon EJ.

Expert and construct validity of the Simbionix GI Mentor II endoscopy simulator for colonoscopy.

Surg Endosc. 2008 Jan;22(1):158-62.

Manolaraki MM, Theodoropoulou A, Stroumpos C, Vardas E, Oustamanolakis P, Gritzali A, Chlouverakis G, Paspatis GA.

Remifentanil compared with midazolam and pethidine sedation during colonoscopy: a prospective, randomized study.

Dig Dis Sci. 2008 Jan;53(1):34-40.

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.

Picchio M, Gallinaro L, Ceci F, Gammardella P, Calě 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.

Pichon N, Mathonnet M, Verdičre F, Carrier P. [Splenic trauma: an unusual complication of colonoscopy with polypectomy] Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2008 Feb;32(2):123-7.

Burling D, Moore A, Marshall M, Weldon J, Gillen C, Baldwin R, Smith K, Pickhardt P, Honeyfield L, Taylor S. Virtual colonoscopy: effect of computer-assisted detection (CAD) on radiographer performance. Clin Radiol. 2008 May;63(5):549-56.

Rodríguez-Alcalde D, Marín-Gabriel JC, Rodríguez-Muńoz S, de la Cruz Bértolo J, Barreales-Valbuena M, Manzano-Alonso ML, Solís-Herruzo JA. [Tolerability, safety, and efficacy of sodium phosphate preparation for colonoscopy: the role of age] Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2008 Jan;100(1):17-23. Spanish.

Rösch T, Adler A, Pohl H, Wettschureck E, Koch M, Wiedenmann B, Hoepffner N. A motor-driven single-use colonoscope controlled with a hand-held device: a feasibility study in volunteers. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Mar 18

Kennedy G, Larson D, Wolff B, Winter D, Petersen B, Larson M. Routine ileal intubation during screening colonoscopy: a useful maneuver? Surg Endosc. 2008 Mar 18.

Nagata K, Ota Y, Okawa T, Endo S, Kudo SE. PET/CT Colonography for the Preoperative Evaluation of the Colon Proximal to the Obstructive Colorectal Cancer. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 Mar 11.

McCallum AL, Jenkins JT, Gillen D, Molloy RG. Evaluation of autofluorescence colonoscopy for the detection and diagnosis of colonic polyps. Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Mar 7.

Möschler O, May AD, Müller MK, Ell C; DBE-Studiengruppe Deutschland. [Complications in double-balloon-enteroscopy: results of the German DBE register] Z Gastroenterol. 2008 Mar;46(3):266-70. German.

Church J. Adenoma Detection Rate and the Quality of Colonoscopy: The Sword has Two Edges. Dis Colon Rectum. 2008 May;51(5):520-3.

Mihalko SL. Implementation of colonoscopy for mass screening for colon cancer and colonic polyps: efficiency with high quality of care. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2008 Mar;37(1):117-28, vii.

Nakamura T, Terano A. Capsule endoscopy: past, present, and future. J Gastroenterol. 2008;43(2):93-9. Epub 2008 Feb 29. Review.

Kazarian ES, Carreira FS, Toribara NW, Denberg TD. Colonoscopy completion in a large safety net health care system. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Apr;6(4):438-42.

Chen LA, Santos S, Jandorf L, Christie J, Castillo A, Winkel G, Itzkowitz S. A program to enhance completion of screening colonoscopy among urban minorities. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Apr;6(4):443-50.

Inoue T, Murano M, Murano N, Kuramoto T, Kawakami K, Abe Y, Morita E, Toshina K, Hoshiro H, Egashira Y, Umegaki E, Higuchi K. Comparative study of conventional colonoscopy and pan-colonic narrow-band imaging system in the detection of neoplastic colonic polyps: a randomized, controlled trial. J Gastroenterol. 2008;43(1):45-50.

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