Small-bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) 1 ESGE recommends that prior to SBCE patients
ingest a purgative (2 L of polyethylene glycol [PEG]) for better visualization. Strong …

Endoscopy is an inherent and an invaluable tool in every gastroenterologist's
armamentarium. The prerequisite for quality and safety remains foremost. Adverse events …

This is one of a series of position statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common
clinical situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for …

Capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy are now the preferred methods to examine the small
bowel in most situations. These guidelines are intended to provide an evidence based …

Multidisciplinary, evidence-based guidelines for quality assurance in colorectal cancer
screening and diagnosis have been developed by experts in a project coordinated by the …

BACKGROUND: Insufflation of the lumen is required for visualization during GI endoscopy.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) has been proposed as an alternative to room air for insufflation …

Background and study aims: Insufflation of the intestinal tract, usually with room air, is
necessary to improve visualization during colonoscopy. However, most patients complain of …

Purpose: To assess retrospectively the incidence, clinical features, and treatment of colonic
perforation at computed tomographic (CT) colonography in a large multicenter cohort …

Background Adequate distension of the GI lumen is required for safe advancement of
endoscopes and for careful visualization of the mucosa. Room air, which is widely used for …

Results: CO 2 was used in 52 patients and air insufflation in 51. A total of 52 patients (51%)
received sedation. There were no differences in ETCO 2 between the CO 2 and air group. A …