Endoscopic removal of a bladder calculus via flexible sigmoidoscopy

Predictors of incomplete flexible sigmoidoscopy.

OBJECTIVES Flexible sigmoidoscopy (flex sig) is an easily administered method of screening for colorectal polyps and cancer. In some patients, the depth of insertion is incomplete, which may result in missed polyps and cancers. To address the question of prospective patient selection for this procedure, we analyzed the factors affecting depth of insertion of sigmoidoscopies performed in outpati...

Gender Determined Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Planning

The most common investigation carried out in UK hospitals to investigate bright red rectal bleeding is a flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS). The role of flexible sigmoidoscopy in colorectal screening has not yet been fully ascertained and colonoscopy remains the investigation of choice for the diagnosis of colonic pathology. However, FS is a simple, quick, sensitive and specific investigation to diagn...

Technical competency in flexible sigmoidoscopy.

BACKGROUND Family practice residencies offer training in flexible sigmoidoscopy; however, there are no objective recommendations for determining competency in learners. We describe a longitudinal study designed to determine the mean procedure time and depth of insertion for family practice residents. METHODS During a 21-month period, data were collected for 421 patients undergoing flexible si...

Explaining physician rates of providing flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Colorectal cancer is the third most frequent cancer, yet screening rates for this cancer remain low. This study was designed to identify factors associated with family physicians' rates of recommending or providing flexible sigmoidoscopy. We applied a behavioral model consisting of three components: physician attitude toward providing the test, facilitating conditions, and reinforcing condition...

Costs and value of screening flexible sigmoidoscopy.