Number 1 - JANUARY 2005
COLONOSCOPY

Kunihiro M, Tanaka S, Sumii M, Ueno Y, Ito M, Kitadai Y, Yoshihara M, Shimamoto F, Haruma K, Chayama K. Magnifying colonoscopic features of ulcerative colitis reflect histologic inflammation. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2004 Nov;10(6):737-44.

Andrada JM, Vidal AA, Aguilar-Tablada TC, Reina IG, Silva L, Guinaldo AR, De la Rosa JL, Cibaja IH, Alamo AF, Roldan AB. Anxiety during the performance of colonoscopies: modification using music therapy. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2004 Nov;16(12):1381-6.

Rockey DC, Koch J, Yee J, McQuaid KR, Halvorsen RA. Prospective comparison of air-contrast barium enema and colonoscopy in patients with fecal occult blood: a pilot study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2004 Dec;60(6):953-8.

Cappell MS. Safety and efficacy of colonoscopy after myocardial infarction: an analysis of 100 study patients and 100 control patients at two tertiary cardiac referral hospitals. Gastrointest Endosc. 2004 Dec;60(6):901-9.

Nattermann C, Fimmers R, Bayer B. Irritable bowel syndrome: colonoscopy painful and difficult? Med Klin (Munich). 2004 Dec 15;99(12):713-8.

Kersting HW, Jahne J, Mai P. Volvulus of the small intestine, a rare complication during laxative period before colonoscopy Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2004 Dec 10;129(50):2711-3.

Ajaj W, Lauenstein TC, Pelster G, Holtmann G, Ruehm SG, Debatin JF, Goehde SC. MR Colonography in Patients with Incomplete Conventional Colonoscopy. Radiology. 2004 Dec 10;

Seeff LC, Richards TB, Shapiro JA, Nadel MR, Manninen DL, Given LS, Dong FB, Winges LD, McKenna MT. How many endoscopies are performed for colorectal cancer screening? Results from CDC's survey of endoscopic capacity. Gastroenterology. 2004 Dec;127(6):1670-7

Seeff LC, Manninen DL, Dong FB, Chattopadhyay SK, Nadel MR, Tangka FK, Molinari NA. Is there endoscopic capacity to provide colorectal cancer screening to the unscreened population in the United States?Gastroenterology. 2004 Dec;127(6):1661-9.

Fu KI, Sano Y, Kato S, Fujii T, Nagashima F, Yoshino T, Okuno T, Yoshida S, Fujimori T. Chromoendoscopy using indigo carmine dye spraying with magnifying observation is the most reliable method for differential diagnosis between non-neoplastic and neoplastic colorectal lesions: a prospective study. Endoscopy. 2004 Dec;36(12):1089-93.

Delvaux M, Fassler I, Gay G. Clinical usefulness of the endoscopic video capsule as the initial intestinal investigation in patients with obscure digestive bleeding: validation of a diagnostic strategy based on the patient outcome after 12 months. Endoscopy. 2004 Dec;36(12):1067-73.

Grossi L, Cappello G, Marzio L. Premedication with tramadol in patients undergoing colonoscopy: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study. Dig Dis Sci. 2004 Oct;49(10):1641-5.

Cherian S, Singh P. Is routine ileoscopy useful? An observational study of procedure times, diagnostic yield, and learning curve. Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 Dec;99(12):2324-9.

Wong KS, Chua WC, Cheong DM, Sim R, Yap WM. Flat colorectal lesions: colonoscopic detection without dye spray or magnification and clinical significance. Asian J Surg. 2004 Oct;27(4):299-302.

Yoshida H, Dachman AH. Computer-aided diagnosis for CT colonography. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2004 Oct;25(5):419-31.

Wilkes JM, DiPalma JA. Brachial blood pressure monitoring versus ankle monitoring during colonoscopy. South Med J. 2004 Oct;97(10):939-41.

Hookey LC, Depew WT, Vanner SJ. A prospective randomized trial comparing low-dose oral sodium phosphate plus stimulant laxatives with large volume polyethylene glycol solution for colon cleansing. Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 Nov;99(11):2217-22.

Deenadayalu VP, Chadalawada V, Rex DK. 170 degrees wide-angle colonoscope: effect on efficiency and miss rates. Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 Nov;99(11):2138-42.

Campo R, Brullet E, Junquera F, Puig-Divi V, Vergara M, Calvet X, Marco J, Chuecos M, Sanchez A, Alcazar A, Ruiz M, Puig M, Real J. Sedation in digestive endoscopy. Results of a hospital survey in Catalonia (Spain) Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2004 Nov;27(9):503-7.

Kawamura YJ, Sasaki J, Okamaoto H, Okamoto S, Kobayashi Y, Tanaka O, Konishi F. Clinical significance of virtual colonoscopy (CT colonography) with special reference to polyp morphology. Hepatogastroenterology. 2004 Nov-Dec;51(60):1686-8.

Ker TS, Wasserberg N, Beart RW Jr. Colonoscopic perforation and bleeding of the colon can be treated safely without surgery. Am Surg. 2004 Oct;70(10):922-4.

Wong RF, Khosla R, Moore JH, Kuwada SW. Consider colonoscopy for young patients with hematochezia. J Fam Pract. 2004 Nov;53(11):879-84. 

Avital S, Brasesco O, Basu A, Szomstein S, Sands L, Wexner SD, Rosenthal R. Effects of colonoscopy on intracranial pressure: observation in a large animal model. Endoscopy. 2004 Nov;36(11):997-1000.

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.

Chao A, Connell CJ, Cokkinides V, Jacobs EJ, Calle EE, Thun MJ. Underuse of screening sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy in a large cohort of US adults. Am J Public Health. 2004 Oct;94(10):1775-81.

Horiuchi A, Nakayama Y, Kajiyama M, Fujii H, Tanaka N. Usefulness of a small-caliber, variable-stiffness colonoscope as a backup in patients with difficult or incomplete colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 Oct;99(10):1936-40.