Incontinence after colonoscopy - an unrecognized and preventable problem. A cross-sectional study from the Gastronet quality assurance program
Abstract
Background: Colonoscopy requires insufflation of gas for visualization of the bowel wall. Worldwide, this is usually done using air. The aim of the present study was to assess the risk of postcolonoscopy incontinence, and to investigate whether insufflation of CO2 instead of air may reduce this risk, since it is easily absorbed through the bowel mucosa. Methods: This is a prospective multicenter study of colonoscopy...
Paper Details
Title
Incontinence after colonoscopy - an unrecognized and preventable problem. A cross-sectional study from the Gastronet quality assurance program
Published Date
Mar 5, 2012
Journal
Volume
44
Issue
04
Pages
349 - 353
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