Practical colonoscopy / Jerome D. Waye, James Aisenberg, Peter H. Rubin ; With the assistance of Shannon Morales.

Author/creator Waye, Jerome D., 1932-
Other author Aisenberg, James.
Other author Rubin, Peter H.
Format Book
Publication InfoChichester, West Sussex, UK : John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
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Contents The endoscopy unit, colonoscope, and accessories -- The role of the endoscopy assistant during colonoscopy -- Indications and contraindications for colonoscopy -- Preparation for colonoscopy -- Sedation for colonoscopy -- Colonoscopy technique : the ins and outs -- Colonoscopic findings -- Diagnostic biopsy -- Thermal techniques : electrosurgery, argon plasma coagulation, and laser -- Basic principles and techniques of polypectomy -- Difficult polypectomy -- Management of malignant polyps -- Therapeutic colonoscopy -- Complications of colonoscopy -- Quality in colonoscopy -- Teaching and training in colonoscopy -- Computed tomographic colonography (virtual colonoscopy) -- Advanced imaging techniques -- The future of colonoscopy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Technical details Mode of Access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012044841
ISBN9780470670583 (hardback)

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