213 colonoscopies in propofol anesthesia: a safe and well tolerated method to improve patient satisfaction in a fee-for-service setting
R Schwab, Z Kövesd, G Fodor, A Gelley, B Barna, G Danhauser, L Keresztes, Á Hatalyák, O Szokolóczi, I Peták · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2008 · Heft 05
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Background: The general attitude towards colonoscopy is rather negative: fears of pain, discomfort and shame limit the acceptance of this procedure. Propofol deep anesthesia is a well established and extensively documented method to improve patient satisfaction and compliance. Methods: All colonoscopies between February 2005 and February 2008 were included into statistical analysis of prospectively collected data on endoscopic diagnosis, type of invasion, complications, length of anesthesia and observation period; general conditions. Results: 213 colonoscopy (123 men, 90 women, mean age 49.6+/-14.1 ys) were perf…
