Open AccessComparison of left versus right lateral starting position on colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Author(s) -
Daryl Ramai,
Jameel Singh,
Olivia W. Brooks,
Mohamed Barakat,
Babu P. Mohan,
Saurabh Chandan,
Shahab R. Khan,
Banreet Dhindsa,
Amaninder Dhaliwal,
Andrew Ofosu,
Douglas G. Adler
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.886
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1792-7463
pISSN - 1108-7471
DOI - 10.20524/aog.2021.0639
Subject(s) - colonoscopy , medicine , confidence interval , randomized controlled trial , intubation , odds ratio , meta analysis , adverse effect , mean difference , surgery , colorectal cancer , cancer
Modifying patient position during colonoscopy has been proposed as a simple and inexpensive technique to increase luminal distention and improve navigation through the large bowel. The left lateral (LL) decubitus starting position is commonly used during colonoscopy. However, reports indicate that other starting positions may offer additional benefit. We aimed to determine if the right lateral (RL) starting position compared to the standard LL starting position could improve outcomes in colonoscopy.