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Soichi Tsutsumi¹, Haruo Fukushima, Hiroyuki Kuwano

¹Department of General Surgical Science (Surgery I), Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan. chuchumi@showa.gunma-u.ac.jp

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An abdominal bandage significantly reduced patient pain during colonoscopy examinations. This new method offers a more comfortable experience for patients undergoing the procedure.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Medical Devices
Patient Comfort

Background:

Colonoscopy is a vital diagnostic procedure.
Patient discomfort during colonoscopy can be a significant issue.
Abdominal compression is sometimes used to aid colonoscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of an abdominal bandage for colonoscopy.
To assess if the bandage improves patient comfort by providing abdominal compression.

Main Methods:

A comparative study involving 212 patients undergoing colonoscopy.
Patients were divided into two groups: traditional methods (Group A) and using an abdominal bandage (Group B).
Pain levels (none, mild, moderate, severe) were assessed post-procedure via patient questionnaires.

Main Results:

No significant difference in colonoscopy completion rates between groups.
Patients using the abdominal bandage reported significantly less moderate and severe pain.
The abdominal bandage group showed a higher incidence of no pain or mild pain.

Conclusions:

The abdominal bandage is an effective tool for reducing patient pain during colonoscopy.
This device offers a promising approach to enhance patient experience during endoscopic procedures.