| Theme | Latest Developments in Devices Related to Colonoscopy and Progress in Insertion Techniques | |
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| Title | Total Colonoscopy using New Variable Stiffness Colonoscope (CF-Q240A1) | |
| Publish Date | 2001/02 | |
| Author | Masahiro Igarashi | Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University East Hospital |
| Author | Kiyonori Kobayashi | Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University East Hospital |
| Author | Shigeru Yoshizawa | Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University East Hospital |
| Author | Miwa Sada | Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University East Hospital |
| Author | Tomoe Katsumata | Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University East Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | We examined a new type of colonoscope, with variable degrees of stiffness. A stiffness level may be chosen from 0 (0.75 times compared with an ordinarily scope) to level 3 (1.7 times). The normal method of using the new type of scope was as follows: At the start, level 0 was useful to pass through the sigmoid colon and then the scope should be straightened, after that level 3 was effective for insertion into the proximal colon, without a sliding tube, hand maneuvering or changing position, because of caution necessary when making a loop or bending of the sigmoid colon. The colonoscopist can select the correct level anytime. We concluded that the new type scope is a break through in this type of instrument, which does not have a sliding tube or require hand maneuvering. |
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