Removal of infused water predominantly during insertion (water exchange) is consistently associated with a greater reduction of pain score - review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of water method colonoscopy.

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Published in J Interv Gastroenterol on July 01, 2011

Authors

Fw Leung1, Jo Harker, Jw Leung, Rm Siao-Salera, Sk Mann, Fc Ramirez, S Friedland, A Amato, F Radaelli, S Paggi, V Terruzzi, Yh Hsieh

Author Affiliations

1: Sepulveda ACC, VAGLAHS, North Hill, CA; USA.

Associated clinical trials:

A Comparison of Air Insufflation, Water Immersion and Water Exchange Colonoscopy in Diagnostic Patients | NCT01781650

Water Exchange Versus Carbon Dioxide for Colonoscopy | NCT01633333

A Comparison of Air Insufflation, Water Immersion and Water Exchange Colonoscopy in CRC Screening | NCT01780818

Comparing Water Immersion and Water Exchange Methods During Minimally Sedated Colonoscopy | NCT01535326

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