Abstract:Colonscopy is the examination of choice for the diagnostic of colorectal disease. Since 2002 it is part of the prevention programm for colorectalcancer in Germany. If you are aware of a few contraindications like acute bowel inflammation or respiratory insufficiency, the diagnostic colonoscopy is a safe procedure. Besides the experience of the examiner the bowel preparation is essential for the quality of the examination. If there are no contraindications the examination should be performed under sedation. To … Show more
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