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UnknownNon-pharmacological techniques complementary to sedation administration decrease pain and anxiety during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: a meta-analysis.

Background

We performed a meta-analysis to assess the effect of non-pharmacological techniques, such as virtual reality (VR) and music, as adjuncts to sedation administration during gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures.

Methods

We performed a systematic review across MEDLINE an...
S-EPMC12513336 | biostudies-literature
UnknownEffect of add-on devices with projections on screening colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background

Add-on devices with projections, e.g., Endocuff, Endocuff Vision, EndoRings, and Wingcap, placed on the distal tip of the colonoscope promise to improve the detection of precancerous lesions. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the performance of these devices exclusively amo...
S-EPMC10433254 | biostudies-literature
UnknownComparative performance and external validation of three different scores in predicting inadequate bowel preparation among Greek inpatients undergoing colonoscopy.

Background

Predictive scores aim to predict bowel preparation adequacy among hospitalized patients undergoing colonoscopy. We evaluated the comparative efficacy of these scores in predicting inadequate bowel cleansing in a cohort of Greek inpatients.

Methods

We performed a post hoc...
S-EPMC9756024 | biostudies-literature
UnknownGreek results of the "ENERGIB" European study on non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Background

Non-variceal upper gastro-intestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is a common and challenging emergency situation. We aimed to describe the characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients with NVUGIB in Greece.

Methods

ENERGIB (NCT00797641) was an epidemiological survey conducted in...
S-EPMC3959428 | biostudies-literature
UnknownDifferences between fellows and fellowship program directors in their perception of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gastroenterology training: results from a nationwide survey in Greece.

Background

Lockdown measures applied during the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak caused a significant disturbance to hospital routine. We assessed trainees' and fellowship directors' perceptions regarding the impact of the pandemic on gastroenterology fellowship training.

Methods

A web-based surve...
S-EPMC7599356 | biostudies-literature
UnknownSafe outpatient discharge after gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation and analgesia: a systematic literature review.
Sedation and analgesia during gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy increase procedural quality, contributing at the same time to greater patient satisfaction and willingness to undergo the procedure. Although sedation use has been optimized by the advent of efficacious and safe medications, data regardin...
S-EPMC11372546 | biostudies-literature
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