The usefulness of a magnetic endoscope locating device in colonoscopy in daily practice: a prospective case-controlled study.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of magnetic endoscope imaging (MEI) regarding examination time, caecal intubation rate, and sedation and analgesic requirements during routine colonoscopy compared with earlier used X-ray imaging.

Methods: Consecutive outpatients undergoing colonoscopy were prospectively studied for two periods. In the first period X-ray was used to establish the correct position of the endoscope.

Vertical gastric banding for morbid obesity: a long-term follow-up study.

Objective: To investigate the long-term results of vertical gastric banding for morbid obesity.

Design: Follow-up study.

Setting: County hospital, Denmark.