Colonoscopy without sedation: Patient factors alone are less likely to influence its uptake
Background and study aims: Conscious sedation during colonoscopy minimizes discomfort, improves polyp detection rates, and reduces technical failure, but carries medication-related risks and requires dedicated and costly recovery services. Sedation-free procedures may offer a safer alternative. We a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0042-102877 |