Publications by authors named "Mizuho Fujisawa"
A 61-year-old woman who had been taking olmesartan for 7 years complained of epigastric pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed roughened mucosa and erosions in the stomach and duodenum. An endoscopic biopsy failed to identify the cause of the mucosal disorder.
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- A study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of same-day sodium picosulfate plus magnesium citrate (SP + MC) bowel preparation for colonoscopy in 145 Japanese patients, as Japan currently only approves day-before and split-dose methods.
- Out of 137 patients who had colonoscopies, 97.1% achieved adequate bowel cleansing, with a high mean Boston Bowel Preparation Score, and only five patients experienced minor adverse events.
- The majority of patients were satisfied with the same-day preparation method, with 99.2% expressing a preference for its use in future colonoscopies, indicating it’s a safe and effective option.