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Efficacy and safety of endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hassan, C, Repici, A, Sharma, P, Correale, L, Zullo, A, Bretthauer, M, Senore, C, Spada, C, Bellisario, Cristina, Bhandari, P, Rex, D K

“…To assess the efficacy and safety of endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps. Relevant publications were identified in MEDLINE/EMBASE/Cochrane Central…”
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Review article: moderate sedation for endoscopy: sedation regimens for non‐anaesthesiologists by REX, D. K.

“…Summary Background Moderate sedation is a drug‐induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands with or…”
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Meta-analysis: adherence to colorectal cancer screening and the detection rate for advanced neoplasia, according to the type of screening test by Hassan, C., Rossi, P. Giorgi, Camilloni, L., Rex, D. K., Jimenez-Cendales, B., Ferroni, E., Borgia, P., Zullo, A., Guasticchi, G., Group, HTA

“…Summary Background A variety of tests have been proposed for colorectal cancer (CRC), giving rise to uncertainty regarding the optimal approach. The efficacy…”
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A quantitative assessment of the risks and cost savings of forgoing histologic examination of diminutive polyps by Kessler, W R, Imperiale, T F, Klein, R W, Wielage, R C, Rex, D K

“…Endoscopic prediction of polyp histology is rapidly improving to the point where it may not be necessary to submit all polyps for formal histologic assessment…”
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Systematic review with meta‐analysis: the incidence of advanced neoplasia after polypectomy in patients with and without low‐risk adenomas by Hassan, C., Gimeno‐García, A., Kalager, M., Spada, C., Zullo, A., Costamagna, G., Senore, C., Rex, D. K., Quintero, E.

“…Summary Background Patients with one to two tubular adenomas <1 cm in size without high‐grade dysplasia (low‐risk group) are considered at low risk for…”
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Endoscopist-directed propofol administration versus anesthesiologist assistance for colorectal cancer screening: a cost-effectiveness analysis by Hassan, C, Rex, D K, Cooper, G S, Benamouzig, R

“…Propofol for colonoscopy is largely administered by anesthesiologists or anesthesiology nurses in the United States (US) and Europe. Endoscopist-directed…”
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Colorectal anatomy in adults at computed tomography colonography: normal distribution and the effect of age, sex, and body mass index by Khashab, M A, Pickhardt, P J, Kim, D H, Rex, D K

“…Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is an accurate tool for assessing the large intestinal anatomy. Our aims were to determine the normal distribution of in…”
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Colonoscopic withdrawal technique is associated with adenoma miss rates by Rex, Douglas K.

“…Background:  Clinical studies have documented differences in detection rates of colorectal cancers and adenomas between experienced colonoscopists, the basis…”
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Colonoscopic miss rates of adenomas determined by back-to-back colonoscopies by Rex, DK, Cutler, CS, Lemmel, GT, Rahmani, EY, Clark, DW, Helper, DJ, Lehman, GA, Mark, DG

“…BACKGROUND & AIMS: The miss rate of colonoscopy for neoplasms is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to determine the miss rate of colonoscopy by same…”
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Relative sensitivity of colonoscopy and barium enema for detection of colorectal cancer in clinical practice by Rex, DK, Rahmani, EY, Haseman, JH, Lemmel, GT, Kaster, S, Buckley, JS

“…BACKGROUND & AIMS: The relative sensitivities of barium enema and colonoscopy for colorectal cancer are still debated. The aim of this study was to determine…”
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Post-polypectomy recurrence: Low detector or high-risk polyp? by Hassan, C, Repici, A, Rex, DK

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FITting ADR to colonoscopy indication by Hassan, C, Repici, A, Rex, DK

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Effect of variable stiffness colonoscopes on cecal intubation times for routine colonoscopy by an experienced examiner in sedated patients by Rex, D K

“…Variable-stiffness colonoscopes allow passage of the rectosigmoid colon in a flexible mode, followed by stiffening to prevent looping. This feature might allow…”
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Faecal microbiota transplantation plus selected use of vancomycin for severe‐complicated Clostridium difficile infection: description of a protocol with high success rate by Fischer, M., Sipe, B. W., Rogers, N. A., Cook, G. K., Robb, B. W., Vuppalanchi, R., Rex, D. K.

“…Summary Background Severe and severe/complicated Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) can result in ICU admission, sepsis, toxic megacolon and death. In this…”
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Patients willing to try colonoscopy without sedation: associated clinical factors and results of a randomized controlled trial by Rex, Douglas K., Imperiale, Thomas F., Portish, Vicki

“…Background: Sedation causes most of the complications of colonoscopy. Sedation is used selectively in some countries but is routine in the United States…”
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Split-dose preparation for colonoscopy increases adenoma detection rate: a randomised controlled trial in an organised screening programme by Radaelli, F, Paggi, S, Hassan, C, Senore, C, Fasoli, R, Anderloni, A, Buffoli, F, Savarese, M F, Spinzi, G, Rex, D K, Repici, A

“…Although a split regimen of bowel preparation has been associated with higher levels of bowel cleansing, it is still uncertain whether it has a favourable…”
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Efficacy and tolerability of a new formulation of sodium phosphate tablets (INKP‐101), and a reduced sodium phosphate dose, in colon cleansing: a single‐center open‐label pilot trial by Khashab, M., Rex, D. K.

“…Summary Background : The tablet form of sodium phosphate for bowel preparation for colonoscopy contains microcrystalline cellulose. This inactive ingredient…”
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A grading scale to evaluate colon cleansing for the PillCam COLON capsule: a reliability study by Leighton, J A, Rex, D K

“…The PillCam COLON capsule (Given Imaging, Ltd., Yoqneam, Israel) is an emerging technology for colon visualization. The aim of this prospective study was to…”
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Virtual colonoscopy: time for some tough questions for radiologists and gastroenterologists by Rex, D K

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5-year incidence of adenomas after negative colonoscopy in asymptomatic average-risk persons [see comment] by Rex, DK, Cummings, OW, Helper, DJ, Nowak, TV, McGill, JM, Chiao, GZ, Kwo, PY, Gottlieb, KT, Ikenberry, SO, Gress, FG, Lehman, GA, Born, LJ

“…BACKGROUND & AIMS: Cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening will be maximized by selecting the widest screening intervals that effectively prevent…”
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