Summary

First Edition - Winner of 2004 BMA Medical Book Competition in GastroenterologyThe second edition of this prize winning book is written by some of the world's foremost experts in the field of colonoscopy and colonic imaging. Every chapter has been updated and 5 new chapters have been added to include the latest information and advances in the field of colonoscopy: Capsule Colonoscopy Narrow Band Imaging Confocal Endomicroscopy Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Colon New Colonoscopes and Assist DevicesDrawing on the vast experience of the authors it covers every area of medicine that impacts on colonoscopy, including virtual colonography, pathology, techniques for pediatric and adult procedures, and legal aspects concerning colonoscopy.The book is focused on patient care, and provides explanations on how to perform the procedure effectively and make the best outcome for your patients. It serves as a detailed manual of procedures, extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographs.The book includes a companion DVD with supplementary material: a lecture on the history of colonoscopy, interviews with famous gastroenterologists, demonstrations of techniques, and typical and unusual cases.Click here to view a sample clip from the DVDhttp://www.gastrohep.com/waye/colonoscopy.aspThis is an invaluable compendium on all aspects of colonoscopy, suitable for use by every grade of practitioner world-wide and an essential reference book for allestablishments with an endoscopy facility.

Author Biography

Dr Jerry Waye, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA

Dr Douglas Rex, Indiana University Medical Center, INDIANAPOLIS, USA

Dr Christopher Williams, Consultant Physician in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at St. Mark's and Northwick Park Hospitals, London

Preface
List of Contributors
General Aspects of Colonoscopy
History of Endoscopy in the Rectum and Colon
The Colonoscopy Suite
Continuous Quality Improvement in Colonoscopy
Preparation - General
The Gastrointestinal Assistant (GIA) during Colonoscopy
Cleaning and Disinfection
Preparation of the Patient
Informed Consent for Colonoscopy
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Colonoscopy
Management of Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Agents
Sedation for Colonoscopy
Preparation for Colonoscopy
Preparation of Endoscopist
Training in Colonoscopy
Teaching Aids in Colonoscopy
Teaching Colonoscopy
Role of Simulators in Endoscopy
Indications, Contraindications, Screening, and Complications
Indications and Contraindications
Diagnostic Yield of Colonoscopy by Indication
Screening Colonoscopy: Rationale and Performance
Cost-effectiveness of Colonoscopy Screening
Reports and Imaging
Standardization of the Endoscopic Report: Interest of a common vocabulary and specificities for colonoscopy
Reporting and Image Management
Instrument and Accessories
The Video Colonoscope
The Colonoscope Insertion Tube
Capsule Colonoscopy
Accessories
Clips, Loops, and Bands: Applications in the Colon
Principles of Electrosurgery, Laser, and Argon Plasma Coagulation with Particular Regard to Colonoscopy
Neoplasia
Polyp Biology
Colon Polyps: Prevalence rates, Incidence Rates, and Growth Rates
Pathology of Colorectal Polyps
Management of Malignant Polyps
Magnifying Colonoscopy, Depressed Colorectal Cancer, and Flat Adenomas
Flat and Depressed Colorectal Neoplasia in the Western Countries
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Colonoscopic Biopsy
Colonoscopic Chromoendoscopy
Optical Techniques for the Endoscopic Detection of Early Dysplastic Colonic Lesions
EUS and Colonoscopy
Narrow Band Imaging (NBI)
Endomicroscopy for in vivo diagnosis of colorectal cancer
Technique
Insertion Technique
Missed Neoplasms and Optimal Colonoscopic Withdrawal Technique
Polypectomy Basic Principles
Difficult Polypectomy
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Colon
Retrieval of Colonic Polyps
3-D Magnetic Imaging of Colonoscopy SAT NAV (for Colonoscopy)
Clinical use of Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy and Severe Hematochezia
Endoscopy in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Infections and Other Non-inflammatory-Bowel Disease Colitides
Acute Colonic Pseudo-obstruction
Endoscopic Treatment of Chronic Radiation Proctopathy
Benign and Malignant Colorectal Strictures
Complications
Surveillance
Postpolypectomy Surveillance
Colonoscopy after Colon Cancer Resection
Pediatric Colonoscopy
Pediatric Colonoscopy
Virtual Colonoscopy
Virtual Colonoscopy in the Evaluation of Colonic Diseases
The Future
New Colonoscopes and Assist Devices
The Future of Colonoscopy
Index
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