Core Concepts in Colonoscopy [Paperback]

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Editor Contributing Authors Preface Chapter 1 The Structure and Function of the Modern Colonoscope II, MD Chapter 2 Enhanced Imaging Techniques: What They Can and Cannot Do and When to Use Them Chapter 3 Air Versus Carbon Dioxide Insufflation Versus Water Immersion During Colonoscopy Chapter 4 External Pressure During Colonoscopy: How and When to Use It Chapter 5 Endoscopic Loops During Colonoscopy: How to Avoid Their Formation and How to Reduce Them When They Arise Chapter 6 Endoscopic Polypectomy Techniques: From Small to Large Lesions Chapter 7 Postcolonoscopy Decision Making: The Guidelines and Beyond Chapter 8 Colonoscopy Perforations: How to Avoid Them and What to Do if They Happen Chapter 9 Colon Decompression Chapter 10 Colonic Stenting: What You Need to Know Chapter 11 Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: How to Evaluate and Manage Chapter 12 Colonoscopy Quality Indicators in Training and Beyond: What You Need to Know Financial Disclosures Index

Core Concepts in Colonoscopy covers all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, emphasizing overarching concepts that gastroenterology fellows and physicians must know to achieve success in both the technical and cognitive aspects of the procedure. In this comprehensive resource, Dr. Douglas G. Adler and his contributors provides a straightforward and practical review of colonoscopy.

Core Concepts in Colonoscopy aims to address and convey the core concepts of colonoscopy: from the structure and function of the colonoscope itself, to insertion techniques, loop formation and reduction, polypectomy techniques for any situation, the avoidance and management of perforations and other adverse events, as well as advanced techniques including (but not limited to) endoscopic mucosal resection and colonic stenting.

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