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Pediatric total colonoscopy.

T Kawamitsu1, K Nagashima, H Tsuchiya

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Koshigaya Hospital, Dokkyo University School of Medicine, Saitama, Japan.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|April 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Total colonoscopy is a safe and effective pediatric procedure for diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders. This study demonstrates its utility in children, with high success rates and diagnostic yield.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Procedures

Background:

  • Colonoscopy is essential for diagnosing pediatric gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Evaluating the safety and efficacy of total colonoscopy in pediatric patients is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and diagnostic utility of total colonoscopy in children.
  • To determine the success rate of cecal intubation in pediatric total colonoscopies.

Main Methods:

  • 151 total colonoscopies were performed in 105 children (1 month to 15 years).
  • Procedures utilized sedation only, with a pediatric gastroscope for younger children (<6 years).
  • Indications included abnormal contrast enema, rectal bleeding, and suspected intussusception.

Main Results:

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  • Cecal intubation was successful in 136 of 151 examinations (90.1%).
  • The pediatric gastroscope achieved cecal intubation in 98 of 106 procedures (92.5%).
  • Diagnoses were established in 86 children, with normality confirmed in 19.

Conclusions:

  • Total colonoscopy is a safe and valuable diagnostic tool for the pediatric population.
  • Proper techniques and precautions ensure high success rates and diagnostic accuracy.
  • The procedure aids in identifying various pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.