Jeffrey R Lewis, Lawrence B Cohen
The Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology), The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology 2013 JanThe advent of optical colonoscopy has enabled gastroenterologists to visualize the colonic mucosa. This procedure has since become the cornerstone of colon cancer screening programs. Clinicians and scientists have made great strides to fine-tune the technical aspects of this procedure and have also made important advances that allow for a more effective and safer colonoscopy. This article focuses on current research and expert opinion regarding colonoscopy preparation, premedication and sedation.
Jeffrey R Lewis, Lawrence B Cohen. Update on colonoscopy preparation, premedication and sedation. Expert review of gastroenterology & hepatology. 2013 Jan;7(1):77-87
PMID: 23265152
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