Incomplete Colonoscopy: Maximizing Completion Rates of Gastroenterologists

Incomplete Colonoscopy: Maximizing Completion Rates of Gastroenterologists

BACKGROUND Cecal intubation is one of the goals of a quality colonoscopy; however, many factors increasing the risk of incomplete colonoscopy have been implicated. The implications of missed pathology and the demand on health care resources for return colonoscopies pose a conundrum to many physician...

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Main Authors: Mayur Brahmania, Jei Park, Sigrid Svarta, Jessica Tong, Ricky Kwok, Robert Enns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/353457
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spelling doaj-e08227650bbe48f094fdbe9f7bf6a4422020-11-24T22:33:49ZengHindawi LimitedCanadian Journal of Gastroenterology0835-79002012-01-0126958959210.1155/2012/353457Incomplete Colonoscopy: Maximizing Completion Rates of GastroenterologistsMayur Brahmania0Jei Park1Sigrid Svarta2Jessica Tong3Ricky Kwok4Robert Enns5Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, St Paul’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, St Paul’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, St Paul’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, St Paul’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, St Paul’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, St Paul’s Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaBACKGROUND Cecal intubation is one of the goals of a quality colonoscopy; however, many factors increasing the risk of incomplete colonoscopy have been implicated. The implications of missed pathology and the demand on health care resources for return colonoscopies pose a conundrum to many physicians. The optimal course of action after incomplete colonoscopy is unclear.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/353457
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Incomplete Colonoscopy: Maximizing Completion Rates of Gastroenterologists
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
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title Incomplete Colonoscopy: Maximizing Completion Rates of Gastroenterologists
title_short Incomplete Colonoscopy: Maximizing Completion Rates of Gastroenterologists
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series Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
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description BACKGROUND Cecal intubation is one of the goals of a quality colonoscopy; however, many factors increasing the risk of incomplete colonoscopy have been implicated. The implications of missed pathology and the demand on health care resources for return colonoscopies pose a conundrum to many physicians. The optimal course of action after incomplete colonoscopy is unclear.
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