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Title: Rigid or flexible sigmoidoscopy in colorectal clinics? Appraisal through a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Authors: Ahmad, Nasir Zaheer
Ahmed, Aftab
Affiliation: Letterkenny General Hospital, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland. nasirzahmad@gmail.com
Citation: Rigid or flexible sigmoidoscopy in colorectal clinics? Appraisal through a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2012, 22 (5):479-87 J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
Journal: Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A
Issue Date: Jun-2012
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10147/248972
DOI: 10.1089/lap.2012.0087
PubMed ID: 22462647
Abstract: Rigid sigmoidoscopy is sometimes performed at first presentation in colorectal clinics. We assessed the feasibility of flexible sigmoidoscopy in similar situations by comparing it with rigid sigmoidoscopy as a first investigative tool.
Type: Article
Language: en
MeSH: Ambulatory Care Facilities
Clinical Trials as Topic
Colonic Diseases
Feasibility Studies
Humans
Sigmoidoscopy
ISSN: 1557-9034
Appears in Collections: Letterkenny General Hospital

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10147/248972
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