First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (July 29 - 30)

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Video Summary

In this video, Jennifer Jorgensen discusses diagnostic colonoscopy and provides tips and techniques for performing the procedure. She mentions that there are three main indications for diagnostic colonoscopy: screening for colon cancer, surveillance for patients with polyps or cancer, and diagnosis of signs and symptoms such as GI bleeding, anemia, and diarrhea. Jorgensen explains when not to perform a colonoscopy, such as in cases of perforated colon or severe colitis. She also emphasizes the importance of proper patient positioning and scope insertion to avoid loop formation and reduce patient discomfort. Jorgensen provides tips for identifying landmarks within the colon to ensure accurate positioning, and she demonstrates techniques for reducing loops and improving visualization during withdrawal. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of meticulous examination and thorough cleaning of the colon during withdrawal, and encourages practitioners to take their time and be methodical.

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Jennifer Jorgensen, MD

Keywords

diagnostic colonoscopy

screening for colon cancer

surveillance for polyps or cancer

signs and symptoms

patient positioning

loop formation