Risk factors associated with longer cecal intubation time: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-018-3014-x
Abstract: PurposeCecal intubation time (CIT) is an indicator for difficult colonoscopy which is associated with patients’ unpleasant experience as well as increased risk of complications. Several studies have attempted to identify predictors for prolonged CIT but… read more here.
Keywords: review meta; systematic review; meta; intubation time ... See more keywords
Predictors for difficult cecal insertion in colonoscopy: The impact of obesity indices
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DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i13.2346
Abstract: AIM To identify the factors influencing cecal insertion time (CIT) and to evaluate the effect of obesity indices on CIT. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the data for participants who received both colonoscopy and abdominal computed… read more here.
Keywords: vat volume; volume; bmi; prolonged cit ... See more keywords