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Total colonoscopy in children

C B Williams, N J Laage, C A Campbell

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |January 1, 1982
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    Total colonoscopy is a safe and effective procedure for pediatric patients, offering accurate diagnoses and potential treatments. This study found it comparable to adult colonoscopies in terms of ease and tolerability.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Endoscopic Procedures

    Background:

    • Inflammatory bowel disease and unexplained rectal bleeding are common indications for pediatric colonoscopy.
    • Evaluating the safety and efficacy of total colonoscopy in children is crucial for diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of performing total colonoscopies in a pediatric population.
    • To compare the procedure's outcomes in children with those in adults.

    Main Methods:

    • 123 total colonoscopies were performed on 115 children aged 3 months to 16 years.
    • Procedures were primarily indicated for suspected inflammatory bowel disease and rectal bleeding, with 97% performed under sedation.
    • Both adult and pediatric colonoscopes were utilized, with pediatric instruments preferred for younger patients.

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    Main Results:

    • Total colonoscopy was successful in all patients with a patent colon, with the terminal ileum visualized in 63 cases.
    • Therapeutic interventions included endoscopic snare polypectomy in 8 children and electrocoagulation of hemangiomas in one.
    • The procedure was found to be easy, rapid, well-tolerated, and safe, comparable to adult colonoscopies.

    Conclusions:

    • Total colonoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool in pediatric patients, providing accurate diagnoses with biopsy proof.
    • The procedure offers the potential for definitive treatment during the same session in select cases.
    • Pediatric total colonoscopy demonstrates safety and efficacy comparable to adult procedures.