Different position from traditional left lateral for colonoscopy? A meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized control trials

Different position from traditional left lateral for colonoscopy? A meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized control trials

Background: Colonoscopy requires the intubation of the cecum for screening of colorectal diseases. The conventional position used for colonoscopy is the left lateral position (LLP). However, alternative positions have also been utilized to enhance the success of intubation. Thus, the aim of this stu...

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Main Authors: Snow Yunni Lin, Clyve Yu Leon Yaow, Cheng Han Ng, Neng Wei Wong, Hui Yu Tham, Choon Seng Chong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-03-01
Series:Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Meta analysis
Patient positioning
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095882X20300803

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