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Background: Colorectal obstruction is a critical condition requiring prompt diagnosis and intervention. Gastrografin, a water-soluble contrast agent, combines diagnostic and therapeutic benefits, facilitating bowel cleansing and enhancing intestinal motility. This study assessed the safety and effectiveness of Gastrografin enemas in emergency settings.
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University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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J Korean Med Sci
December 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
Background: Oral sulfate tablets (OSTs) are bowel preparation agents that combine oral sulfate solution and simethicone. This study compared the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of OST compared to 2 L-polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid (2 L-PEG/ASC).
Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blinded, multicenter, noninferiority trial enrolled 211 healthy adults who underwent colonoscopy between May 2020 and September 2022 at 13 university hospitals.
Nationwide multicenter prospective study on the usefulness, safety, and acceptability of colon capsule endoscopy in Japan.
Gastrointest Endosc
November 2024
JA Onomichi General Hospital, Onomichi, Japan.
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- - The study evaluated factors impacting the effectiveness of second-generation colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) in diagnosing colorectal issues, focusing on patient demographics, cleansing methods, and detection rates of polyps or tumors.
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- - CCE had a low retention rate and was generally well-accepted, with 63% of patients preferring CCE for future colonoscopies, reinforcing its safety and effectiveness when bowel preparation is adequate.
Bowel cleansing quality evaluation in colon capsule endoscopy: what is the reference standard?
Therap Adv Gastroenterol
October 2024
Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Background: The diagnostic accuracy of colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) depends on a well-cleansed bowel. Evaluating the cleansing quality can be difficult with a substantial interobserver variation.
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