Practical Colonoscopy - elearning module

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Colonoscopy has evolved, since its introduction in 1970, into a major procedure - diagnostic and therapeutic - regularly performed in nearly every hospital around the world. The highly variable nature of the colon, combined with the ever evolving technique and instrumentation, means that there's an enormous variation in the way colonoscopy is performed..

The content of this module is aimed to have interest for both beginners and experts. To the majority who still find the technique challenging, we offer it in the hope of illuminating some of the apparent mysteries involved in achieving complete, comfortable and safe colonoscopy. For those who feel that they have mastered the technique, we hope that there will be further understanding or enjoyment in some of the background materials we present and being able to see other experts in action.