Having patients lie on their left side while the right side of their colon is being examined can result in more polyps being found, thus increasing the effectiveness of colonoscopy for colorectal ...

A recent study published in GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy examines the role that changing patient position during colonoscopy can play in increasing adenoma detection rate. Here are five things to ...

A recent study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology analyzes whether right-sided starting position in colonoscopy would result in improved patient comfort and shorter procedure time ...

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-- September 10, 2015--Having patients lie on their left side while the right side of their colon is being examined can result in more polyps being found, thus increasing the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A randomized controlled trial demonstrated that during colonoscope withdrawal, examining patients in the left ...

Patient navigation was more effective than usual care in increasing follow-up colonoscopy rates after an abnormal stool test result, a new randomized controlled trial revealed. The intervention led to ...

A large share of screening colonoscopies in adults over age 75 years were performed on individuals with a limited life expectancy, a group that stands to benefit little and carries a greater risk for ...