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Evaluation of a Novel Colonoscope Designed for Easier Passage Through Flexures: A Randomized Study

DOI

14

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2005

Year

Geir Hoff, Michael Bretthauer, Gert Huppertz‐Hauss, Jostein Sauar, Jens Paulsen, Stein Dahler, Øystein Kjellevold
Endoscopy

Abstract

Examination with the Olympus XCF-Q160AW prototype with a passive bending function caused less pain than use of a standard Olympus 140 series colonoscope, without compromising other endoscope functions for colonic intubation.