Water infusion versus air insufflation for colonoscopy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

[1] Jemal A(2011)Global cancer statistics CA Cancer J Clin 61 69-90

[2] Bray F(2010)Annual report to the nation on the status of cancer, 1975–2006, featuring colorectal cancer trends and impact of interventions (risk factors, screening, and treatment) to reduce future rates Cancer 116 544-573

[3] Center MM(1988)Should colonoscopy be the first investigation for colonic disease Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 296 167-169

[4] Ferlay J(1991)Total colonoscopy: is it always possible Gastrointest Endosc 37 152-154

[5] Ward E(2008)Methods of reducing discomfort during colonoscopy Dig Dis Sci 53 1462-1467

[6] Forman D(1984)A technique to facilitate colonoscopy in areas of severe diverticular disease N Engl J Med 310 598-2001

[7] Edwards BK(2009)Pilot feasibility study of the method of water infusion without air insufflation in sedated colonoscopy Dig Dis Sci 54 1997-587

[8] Ward E(2008)Warm water or oil-assisted colonoscopy: toward simpler examinations Am J Gastroenterol 103 581-510

[9] Kohler BA(2009)A randomized, controlled comparison of warm water infusion in lieu of air insufflation versus air insufflation for aiding colonoscopy insertion in sedated patients undergoing colorectal cancer screening and surveillance Gastrointest Endosc 70 505-563

[10] Lindsay DC(2010)Water immersion versus standard colonoscopy insertion technique: randomized trial shows promise for minimal sedation Endoscopy 42 557-118

[1] Jemal A(2011)Global cancer statistics CA Cancer J Clin 61 69-90

[2] Bray F(2010)Annual report to the nation on the status of cancer, 1975–2006, featuring colorectal cancer trends and impact of interventions (risk factors, screening, and treatment) to reduce future rates Cancer 116 544-573

[3] Center MM(1988)Should colonoscopy be the first investigation for colonic disease Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 296 167-169

[4] Ferlay J(1991)Total colonoscopy: is it always possible Gastrointest Endosc 37 152-154

[5] Ward E(2008)Methods of reducing discomfort during colonoscopy Dig Dis Sci 53 1462-1467

[6] Forman D(1984)A technique to facilitate colonoscopy in areas of severe diverticular disease N Engl J Med 310 598-2001

[7] Edwards BK(2009)Pilot feasibility study of the method of water infusion without air insufflation in sedated colonoscopy Dig Dis Sci 54 1997-587

[8] Ward E(2008)Warm water or oil-assisted colonoscopy: toward simpler examinations Am J Gastroenterol 103 581-510

[9] Kohler BA(2009)A randomized, controlled comparison of warm water infusion in lieu of air insufflation versus air insufflation for aiding colonoscopy insertion in sedated patients undergoing colorectal cancer screening and surveillance Gastrointest Endosc 70 505-563

[10] Lindsay DC(2010)Water immersion versus standard colonoscopy insertion technique: randomized trial shows promise for minimal sedation Endoscopy 42 557-118