Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
44 results
1 - 44Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy and flex sig associated with lower CRC mortality
Haemorrhoids
Yield for CRC screening: colonoscopy > flex sig >> FOBT
Simple score predicts risk of advanced proximal colon neoplasia
Flexible sigmoidoscopy versus faecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals: Cochrane systematic review
Anal pain
Flex sig reduces incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer
One-time flex sig at 60 associated with decreased CRC incidence, but not mortality (SCORE)
Nonadvanced colon adenoma may not increase colorectal cancer risk
Markov model: colonoscopy is most effective strategy in improving outcomes
Examining a patient with rectal bleeding
Flex sig screening effective for men of any age and women younger than 60 years
Flexible sigmoidoscopy versus faecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic individuals
Observational study finds lower colorectal CA-specific mortality with colonoscopy
Once-only flex sig decreases 11-year cancer mortality
Aspirin = screening to prevent colorectal cancer mortality
Colonoscopy more than 10 months after positive FIT increases risk of colorectal cancer and more advanced-stage disease
CT colonography similar to colonoscopy at detecting advanced lesions
ACP guidelines on screening for colon cancer
Follow-up colonoscopy may not be necessary after acute uncomplicated diverticulitis
American College of Physicians: Screen for colon cancer using the test the patient chooses
USPSTF: No colon cancer screening after age 75 years
Faecal incontinence
CRC screening recommendations for average-risk and high-risk persons from US GI societies
Diseases causing rectal bleeding
Iron deficiency anaemia
Population screening for cancer
Fecal immunochemical testing more sensitive than guaiac testing
Benign course for symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease
Screening for colorectal cancer using the faecal occult blood test, Hemoccult: Cochrane systematic review
Virtual reality simulation training for health professions trainees in gastrointestinal endoscopy: Cochrane systematic review
Rectal 5-aminosalicylic acid for maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis: Cochrane systematic review