First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (August 4-5) | 2023-7-28-2023 FYF Presentation 3

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the topic of colonoscopy. They begin by thanking the hosts of the course and recalling their own experience as a first-year fellow at the same event. The speaker mentions that they don't have any disclosures yet and then proceeds to discuss the indications and contraindications for colonoscopy. They explain that colonoscopy is commonly used for screening for colon cancer and surveillance of patients with high-risk factors. They also mention that it is used for diagnostic purposes in cases of unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms. The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing the contraindications to colonoscopy to avoid causing harm to the patients. They then discuss techniques for performing a successful colonoscopy, including the use of pressure to avoid loop formation and the importance of clear visualization of the lumen before advancing the scope. The speaker also discusses the landmarks and techniques for insufflation and withdrawal of the scope. They end the video by emphasizing the importance of teamwork and building relationships with the healthcare team in the endoscopy suite.

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Brian Ginnebaugh

Keywords

colonoscopy

indications

contraindications

screening

diagnostic purposes

techniques