John de Csepel, MD, a GI specialist and chief medical officer at medical supply company Olympus, has lauded the lowered screening age and the new study's results.

Approximately one in four individuals undergoing colonoscopy has an inadequate bowel preparation. Data from two retrospective studies indicate that 42–48% of colon polyps are missed on ...

Patients at Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Clinic may have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis B and C while undergoing routine colonoscopy procedures, according to an Oct. 12 report from Fox ...

Background and Aim: Since the diagnostic value of ileoscopy is not well documented, it is uncertain if terminal ileum intubation should be performed routinely in patients undergoing colonoscopy.

Adequate bowel preparation is key for an effective colonoscopy, says Dr. Paul Johnson, a colon and rectal surgeon at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee. Proper prep increases the ...

The use of GLP-1 RAs is associated with the risk for retained gastric contents and inadequate bowel preparation during endoscopic procedures.

The RBI Grade B exam includes three stages: Phase 1, Phase 2, and an Interview. Having a clear study plan and preparation strategy is essential to succeed and secure a top rank, given the limited ...

Preparing for Surgery Your surgeon will give you instructions on how to prepare for your surgery, including medication use, the need for routine exams, and bowel prep. Directly before surgery, an IV ...