The study examined 623 patients and researchers said data revealed no differences in duration, difficulty of procedure, complications and patient pain between patients undergoing flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy who received IV sedation or nitrous oxide.
For patients receiving colonoscopies, the study revealed the use of nitrous oxide allowed for faster recovery and quicker discharge.
Read the abstract of the study on nitrous oxide.
Read more recent news about colonoscopies:
– Study: Colonoscopy Guidelines for Low- and High-Risk Colon Cancer on Target
– Study: More Frequent Colonoscopies Suggested for Families With Lynch Syndrome
– Access to Virtual Colonoscopy Does Not Decrease Use of Traditional Colonoscopy
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