The Colonoscopy Screening and Surveillance Guidelines were developed by the Japan
Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society as basic guidelines based on the scientific methods …

There are several scoring systems presently available to classify disease severity in
ulcerative colitis [UC] within the multiple domains of disease activity, which aid objective …

Background and Aims Propofol is increasingly being used for sedation in colonoscopy;
however, its benefits over midazolam (±short-acting opioids) are not well quantified. The …

Colonoscopy is the most commonly performed endoscopic procedure and overall is
considered a low-risk procedure. However, adverse events (AEs) related to this routinely …

Colonoscopy is the most widely used screening modality for the detection and removal of
colon polyps and for the prevention of colorectal cancer. To identify all colon lesions and …

Recent guidelines recommend that colorectal cancer (CRC) screening after age 75 be
considered on an individualized basis, and discourage screening for people over 85 due to …

Background and Aim Colonoscopy is an excellent screening tool for colorectal cancer.
There are four colonoscopy techniques: air insufflation, CO2 insufflation, water exchange …

Objective Although sedation improves patient experience during colonoscopy, there is great
jurisdictional variability in sedative practices. The objective of this study was to develop …

During colonoscopy, air insufflation to distend the lumen and facilitate careful inspection and
scope insertion can induce pain and cause discomfort. Carbon dioxide (CO 2) insufflation …

Background Carbon dioxide (CO 2) has been used as an alternative to air insufflation at
endoscopy with good results; however, uptake of the technique has been poor, possibly due …