2 results match your criteria: "Department of Gastroenterological Endoscopy Tokyo Medical University Tokyo Japan.[Affiliation]"
Objectives: This study aimed to prevent the infection risk of environmental contamination by feces during endoscopic procedures. We evaluated the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the gastrointestinal tract using fecal polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and examined risk factors affecting endoscopic procedures, to develop infection prevention strategies.
Methods: This single-center prospective observational study enrolled 32 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 at Tokyo Medical University Hospital between January and December 2022.
Article Synopsis
- This study compares the effectiveness of short vs. long attachment caps in colonoscopy for identifying causes of acute hematochezia, specifically looking at recent hemorrhage.
- Using data from over 6,400 patients, researchers found that long cap users had significantly higher rates of diagnosing colonic diverticular bleeding and identifying active bleeding, compared to short cap users.
- The conclusion suggests that long cap-assisted colonoscopy is more effective for diagnosing acute hematochezia and recognizing bleeding compared to short caps.