ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course Endoscopy 2022 (On-Demand): Breakthrough to Excellence-Top tips for a High Quality Colonoscopy

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In this video, Doug, a colonoscopy expert, shares top tips for high-quality colonoscopy procedures. The first tip is to avoid pushing against fixed resistance to reduce the risk of complications. When encountering a sigmoid colon with diverticular disease, switching to water instead of gas can help prevent barotrauma and perforation. Retroflexion in the rectum should be done cautiously to avoid perforations. Doug also highlights the importance of considering the spleen to prevent injury during the procedure. Other tips include studying subtle lesions, mastering detection basics, examining the right colon twice, and mastering cold snare resection for polyp removal. Following these tips can improve the quality of colonoscopies. The speaker is not credited.

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Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE

Keywords

colonoscopy

tips

complications

barotrauma

polyp removal