| Description |
xii, 199 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The endoscopy unit, colonoscope, and accessories -- The role of the endoscopy assistant during colonoscopy -- Indications and contraindications for colonoscopy -- Preparation for colonoscopy -- Sedation for colonoscopy -- Colonoscopy technique : the ins and outs -- Colonoscopic findings -- Diagnostic biopsy -- Thermal techniques : electrosurgery, argon plasma coagulation, and laser -- Basic principles and techniques of polypectomy -- Difficult polypectomy -- Management of malignant polyps -- Therapeutic colonoscopy -- Complications of colonoscopy -- Quality in colonoscopy -- Teaching and training in colonoscopy -- Computed tomographic colonography (virtual colonoscopy) -- Advanced imaging techniques -- The future of colonoscopy. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Colonoscopy.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Aisenberg, James.
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Rubin, Peter H.
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Morales, Shannon.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780470670583 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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9781118553428 (electronic bk.) |
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