Browsing 7 Sykehuset Telemark by Subject "773"
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Air and carbon dioxide volumes insufflated during colonoscopy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2003)BACKGROUND: During colonoscopy, air or carbon dioxide is insufflated to secure adequate visualization of the colon, and endoscopy trainees are reminded to use as little gas as possible to avoid patient discomfort. However, ... -
Colonoscopy without sedation
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Evaluation of a novel colonoscope designed for easier passage of flexures : a randomised study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2005)Background and Study Aims: A new colonoscope (XCF-Q160AW prototype, Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) has been developed, designed with an additional passive bending function to ease intubation through the left colonic flexure. In ... -
Impact of a colonoscopic screening examination for colorectal cancer on later utilization of distal GI endoscopies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006)Background: Colonoscopic screening for colorectal cancer is being implemented in an increasing number of countries. This might lead to a demand for colonoscopies that could outstrip supply. Objective: We wanted to investigate ... -
Lifestyle as a predictor for colonic neoplasia in asymptomatic individuals
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-01-13)BACKGROUND: Lifestyle is a well-established risk factor for colorectal cancer (CRC) and is also found to be associated with occurrence of adenomas. In the present study we evaluated risk factors for both low-risk adenomas ... -
Med åpent blikk utenfor egen institusjon
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2001)Even in a country like Norway, with a poor reputation for investment in medical research, some studies may materialise against all odds. This is the story about the difficult start and first few years of flexible sigmoidoscopy ... -
Quality control in colorectal cancer screening: systematic microbiological investigation of endoscopes used in the NORCCAP (Norwegian Colorectal Cancer Prevention) trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2003-06-13)BACKGROUND: Endoscopic colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is currently implemented in many countries. Since endoscopes cannot be sterilised, the transmission of infectious agents through endoscopes has been a matter of ... -
Use of a disposable sheath system for flexible sigmoidoscopy in decentralized colorectal cancer screening
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2002)Background and Study Aims: To prevent transmission of infectious agents and to reduce instrument reprocessing time, the use of disposable sheath systems instead of conventionally reprocessed endoscopes has been promoted ...