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Factors effecting cecal intubation time during colonoscopy.

Serhan Yilmaz, Hakan Bolukbasi, Mehmet Abdussamet Bozkurt

    Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
    |February 15, 2022
    PubMed
    Summary

    Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and female gender are linked to better bowel preparation quality, which shortens Cecal Intubation Time (CIT) during colonoscopies. This suggests BMI and gender influence colonoscopy efficiency.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Endoscopy
    • Clinical Research

    Background:

    • Colonoscopy is a key diagnostic tool.
    • Factors influencing colonoscopy efficiency, such as Cecal Intubation Time (CIT), are crucial.
    • Body Mass Index (BMI) and patient demographics may impact procedural outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate factors affecting Cecal Intubation Time (CIT).
    • To determine the relationship between bowel preparation quality and Body Mass Index (BMI).

    Main Methods:

    • A total of 346 patients were included in the study.
    • The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) assessed bowel cleansing quality.
    • Cecal Intubation Time (CIT) was recorded, and patients were categorized into three BMI subgroups.

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    Main Results:

    • Women exhibited a higher mean BMI and shorter CIT compared to men.
    • Higher BMI (≥30) in women correlated with shorter CIT.
    • Increased BMI and female gender were associated with superior BBPS scores, indicating better bowel preparation.

    Conclusions:

    • Female gender and elevated BMI positively influence intestinal cleansing quality.
    • Improved bowel preparation, associated with higher BMI and female gender, leads to a shortened Cecal Intubation Time (CIT).
    • These findings highlight the impact of patient characteristics on colonoscopy procedural efficiency.