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Original Source: Should barium enema be the next step following an incomplete colonoscopy?
INTRODUCTION: Double contrast barium enema (DCBE) is used to screen and diagnose colorectal disease and is often recommended following an incomplete colonoscopy. The purpose of this study was to determine the value of DCBE following an incomplete colonoscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted of all patients who had an incomplete colonoscopy at Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles in a 6-year period. Patient data was extracted from the endoscopy and radiology databases. Variables collect...
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Laxatives are medicines that relieve constipation (difficulty with bowel movements). They are a popular type of over-the-counter remedy. They can also be prescribed for conditions that could get wor...
Radiology is the branch of medicine that studies imaging of the body; X-ray (basic, angiography, barium swallows), ultrasound, MRI, CT and PET. These imaging techniques can be used to diagnose...
Colon or Colorectal cancer is the growth of malignant polyps on the colon, bowel, anus and rectum. Growths in these locations can be benign, and removed by colonoscopy, but they have a risk of becom...
Ulcerative colitis is a disease that affects around 120,000 people in the UK and causes inflammation of the large intestine - or colon. Symptoms vary in severity from pain and discomfort, through mu...
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CT scans are the best alternative to colonoscopy to investigate bowel cancer symptoms
A scan that offers patients a less invasive test, sometimes called a 'virtual colonoscopy', is more effective than the traditional X-ray test of barium enema and should now be considered alongside the...
Diagnosis: CT colonography has finally arrived
Two randomized controlled trials conducted within the SIGGAR study have reported efficacy results. In patients with symptoms of colorectal cancer, CT colonography should replace barium enema and is a...
CTC is a more sensitive test than BE. Our results suggest that CTC should be the preferred radiological test for patients with symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer.
Univ. of Tenn. suspends frat in alcohol enema case
The University of Tennessee has suspended a campus fraternity chapter until at least 2015 in an alleged alcohol enema incident.The school announced Friday that the Pi Kappa Alpha house will be closed...
Cap-Assisted Colonoscopy in Polyp Detection
Is cap-assisted colonoscopy a more effective diagnostic technique for detecting polyps than standard colonoscopy? The American Journal of Gastroenterology
News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: 5 Nov. 2012
1. Follow Up Surveillance with Less Invasive, Less Costly Tests Could Make Colonoscopy a One-time Test for Some Patients Following a negative colonoscopy result at initial screening, regular follow-u...
Cap-Assisted vs Regular Colonoscopy for Adenoma Detection
Is cap-assisted colonoscopy more effective than regular colonoscopy at detecting adenomous polyps? This new study compares the 2 procedures. Gut
Published research suggests that colonoscopy saves lives through detection and removal of adenomas, or benign tumors. Patients who have adenomas removed during colonoscopy are at higher risk for recur...
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Should barium enema be the next step following an incomplete colonoscopy?
INTRODUCTION: Double contrast barium enema (DCBE) is used to screen and diagnose colorectal disease and is often recommended following an incomplete colonoscopy. The purpose of this study was to deter...
Utilization and Predictors of Early Repeat Colonoscopy in Medicare Beneficiaries.
OBJECTIVES:Early repeat colonoscopy after an index examination may be justifiable, but may also reflect quality issues during the first examination. The aims of this study were to examine the use of s...
Uncomplicated diverticular disease is not a common cause of colonic symptoms.
Background Colonic diverticular disease is common among older individuals whereas colonic symptoms, such as those of irritable bowel syndrome, are frequent in the general population. Aim To dete...
Colonic work-up after incomplete colonoscopy: significant new findings during follow-up.
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Cecal intubation is not achieved in 2 - 23 % of colonoscopies. The efforts made by physicians to visualize the remaining colon and the number of missed significant lesions a...
OBJECTIVES: To determine patient acceptability of barium enema (BE) or CT colonography (CTC). METHODS: After ethical approval, 921 consenting patients with symptoms suggestive of colorectal cancer who...
