Ultrathin versus pediatric instruments for colonoscopy in older female patients: A randomized trial.

Daiki NemotoKenichi UtanoShungo EndoNoriyuki IsohataDavid G HewettKazutomo Togashi

Published in: Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (2016)

Colonoscopy using UTC was almost equivalent to that of PDC in older female patients, with significantly less pain compared with PDC. UTC may be an alternative to PDC for the difficult colon.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
physical activity
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
community dwelling
chronic pain
patient reported outcomes
middle aged
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
pain management
neuropathic pain
young adults
colorectal cancer screening