Complications of colonoscopy

Jason A. Dominitz, Glenn M. Eisen, Todd H. Baron, Jay L. Goldstein, William K. Hirota, Brian C. Jacobson, John F. Johanson, Jonathan A. Leighton, J. Shawn Mallery, Hareth M. Raddawi, John J. Vargo, J. Patrick Waring, Robert D. Fanelli, Jo Wheeler-Harbough, Douglas O. Faigel

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Abstract

This is one of a series of statements discussing the utilization of gastrointestinal endoscopy in common clinical situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy prepared this text. In preparing this guideline, a MEDLINE literature search was performed, and additional references were obtained from the bibliographies of the identified articles and from recommendations of expert consultants. When little or no data exist from well-designed prospective trials, emphasis is given to results from large series and reports from recognized experts. Guidelines for appropriate utilization of endoscopy are based on a critical review of the available data and expert consensus. Further controlled clinical studies are needed to clarify aspects of this statement, and revision may be necessary as new data appear. Clinical consideration may justify a course of action at variance to these recommendations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)441-445
Number of pages5
JournalGastrointestinal endoscopy
Volume57
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2003
Externally publishedYes

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