Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Colonoscopy: experience in a general hospital].

M Averbach1, M A D'Assunção, M dos S de Barros

  • 1Divisão de Clínica Cirúrgica Hospital Universitário, Universidade de São Paulo.

Arquivos De Gastroenterologia
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study highlights the value of colonoscopy in a general hospital setting. Over 300 procedures were performed, primarily for digestive bleeding, revealing common findings like polyps and diverticular disease.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Exposure to air pollution and hospitalization due to COVID-19 in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas·2022
Same author

Improving hand hygiene adherence in an endoscopy unit.

Endoscopy·2013
Same author

Inactivation of Cryptosporidium parvum by ultrasonic irradiation.

Environmental science & technology·2005
Same author

Endoscopic suprapapillary blunt dissection of the distal common bile duct in cases of difficult cannulation: a pilot series.

Endoscopy·2004
Same author

Inactivation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae by ultrasonic irradiation.

Ultrasonics sonochemistry·2004
Same author

[Liver transplantation from living related donors]

Jornal de pediatria·2003

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopy
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Colonoscopy is a crucial diagnostic and therapeutic tool.
  • Experience in general hospital settings is vital for understanding procedural utility.
  • Digestive bleeding and altered bowel habits are common indications for colonoscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the experience and outcomes of colonoscopy at a general hospital.
  • To identify the primary indications for the procedure.
  • To document the prevalence of detected pathologies and interventions performed.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 300 colonoscopies performed over nearly four years.
  • Mannitol was the primary bowel preparation agent used.
  • Data collected included indications, pathologies found, and polypectomy rates.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • 300 patients underwent colonoscopy.
  • Digestive bleeding was the most common indication, followed by altered bowel movements.
  • Polyps and diverticular disease were the most frequent findings, with 53 polypectomies performed in 22 patients.

Conclusions:

  • Colonoscopy is an important procedure in general hospitals for diagnosing significant colorectal conditions.
  • The study demonstrates the feasibility and yield of colonoscopy in managing common gastrointestinal issues.
  • Effective bowel preparation and timely polypectomy are key components of successful colonoscopy practice.