ScopeGuide-assisted Colonoscopy Versus Conventional Colonoscopy

Launched by CHRISTOPHER TESHIMA · Sep 20, 2011

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Summary of Research Proposal

Background:

Colon and rectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in Canada. Colonoscopy is the preferred screening modality for CRC and has been shown to decrease the likelihood of developing CRC as well as CRC-related mortality, particularly through the detection and removal of potentially pre-cancerous polyps, with the aim of preventing colon cancer, and for the diagnosis of early stage CRC that is more likely to be treatable and result in long-term survival. However, recent evidence suggests that colonoscopy has not bee...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Adult patient 18 years or older.
• • 2. Able to read \& write English.
• • 3. Undergoing colonoscopy at University of Alberta Hospital for any indication.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Colonoscopy performed without prior purgative bowel prep.
• • 2. Patient with active, ongoing lower GI bleeding.
• • 3. Colonoscopy performed to attempt colonic decompression in acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome).
• • 4. Colonoscopy for which propofol sedation is required.
• • 5. Inpatient colonoscopy performed by a trainee under staff supervision.
• • 6. Patient with previous colonic surgery.
• • 7. Patient with pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).