Description
Book SynopsisUp-to-date, practical, clinically-focused, succinct and packed full of outstanding illustrations and videos, this title guides you through the core aspects of best colonoscopy practice. It includes step-by-step explanations of the techniques and principles that can help you to achieve outstanding results.
Table of ContentsList of Video Clips vii
Preface x
About the Companion Website xii
Section 1: Pre-procedure
1 The Endoscopy Unit, Colonoscope, and Accessories 3
2 The Role of the Endoscopy Assistant during Colonoscopy 16
3 Indications and Contraindications for Colonoscopy 24
4 Preparation for Colonoscopy 30
Section 2: Basic Procedure
5 Sedation for Colonoscopy 39
6 Colonoscopy Technique: The Ins and Outs 46
7 Colonoscopic Findings 69
8 Diagnostic Biopsy 83
Section 3: Operative Procedures
9 Thermal Techniques: Electrosurgery, Argon Plasma Coagulation, and Laser 91
10 Basic Principles and Techniques of Polypectomy 99
11 Difficult Polypectomy 116
12 Management of Malignant Polyps 132
13 Therapeutic Colonoscopy 140
14 Complications of Colonoscopy 147
Section 4: Current and Future Considerations
15 Quality in Colonoscopy 161
16 Teaching and Training in Colonoscopy 167
17 Computed Tomographic Colonography (“Virtual” Colonoscopy) 175
18 Advanced Imaging Techniques 178
19 The Future of Colonoscopy 186
Index 191
Plate section can be found facing page 52
