Open AccessIncomplete Colonoscopy: Maximizing Completion Rates of Gastroenterologists
Author(s) -
Mayur Brahmania,
Jei Park,
Sigrid Svarta,
Jessica Y. Tong,
Ricky Kwok,
Robert Enns
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
canadian journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1916-7237
pISSN - 0835-7900
DOI - 10.1155/2012/353457
Subject(s) - colonoscopy , medicine , diverticular disease , abdominal pain , intubation , sedation , diverticulosis , anemia , general surgery , surgery , colorectal cancer , cancer
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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