Magnetic imaging-assisted colonoscopy vs conventional colonoscopy: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To compare magnetic imaging-assisted colonoscopy (MIC) with conventional colonoscopy (CC).

Methods

Magnetic imaging technology provides a computer-generated image of the shape and position of the colonoscope onto a monitor to give visual guidance to the endoscopist. It is designed to improve colonoscopy performance and tolerability for patients by enabling visualization of loop formation and endoscope position. Recently, a new version of MIC technology was developed for which there are limited data.To evaluate this latest generation of MIC among experienced rather than inexperienced or trainee endoscopists, a prospective randomized trial was performed using only gastroenterologists with therapeutic endoscopy training. Consecutive patients undergoing elective outpatient c

SUBMITTER: Teshima CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4177499 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature