Insertion techniques

Prim Care. 1995 Sep;22(3):411-31.

Abstract

The author provides a systematic and rational approach to the endoscopic examination of the colon. Anatomy, instrumentation, and technique are reviewed. Attention to completeness of the examination and patient safety is stressed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Colon / anatomy & histology
  • Colonoscopes
  • Colonoscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use
  • Intestine, Large / anatomy & histology
  • Intubation / methods

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives