Colonoscopy using back brace support belt: A randomized, prospective trial

Background and Aim Looping is a major problem in colonoscopy, and it prolongs procedure time. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of an external abdominal compression device (back brace support belt; Maxbelt) with respect to cecal insertion time and other outcomes. Methods We performed a prospectiv...

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Main Authors: Osamu Toyoshima, Toshihiro Nishizawa, Kosuke Sakitani, Tadahiro Yamakawa, Shuntaro Yoshida, Kazushi Fukagawa, Keisuke Hata, Soichiro Ishihara, Hidekazu Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-06-01
Series:JGH Open
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jgh3.12276