Flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy: Technique and preliminary results

Flexible Blackbox: Preliminary Results

We argued in our Flexible Graphplan (FGP) work that the classical definition of the planning problem is too rigid to capture the full subtlety of many real problems. In light of this, we provided a new flexible definition and described a solution strategy based upon the Graphplan framework. Under this definition an action must determine how well its preconditions are met and assert a relative s...

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...

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...

Costs and value of screening flexible sigmoidoscopy.