Clinical experiences with colonoscopy. A review of 100 cases.
Our experience with 100 colonoscopic examinations are described. The clinical value of the procedure is outlined and the minimal degree of attendant morbidity, when performed by a competent endoscopist, are emphasized. The indications and contraindications for this relatively recently devised diagnostic and therapeutic modality should be commonly known. The procedure should be done whenever indicated.
D000005:Abdomen; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000740:Anemia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002432:Cecum; D003106:Colon; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D003248:Constipation / Q000175:diagnosis; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000175:diagnosis; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000175:diagnosis; D004724:Endoscopy; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology