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See Behind Colon Folds
GI physicians are increasingly interested in seeing behind colon folds to
boost the detection rates of precancerous polyps they might have otherwise
missed. The Endocuff from Medivators offers a simple solution: A single-use
device, it fits on the end of a standard colonoscope in order to hold colon
folds open during extubation, letting physicians see more mucosas for easier
polyp identification. The device can also anchor the scope against the colon
wall for improved control during screenings. Medivators says a recent study
published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology showed the Endocuff
increased adenoma detection rates by 86% compared with conventional
screenings, and was especially useful in the sigmoid and cecum regions,
typically hard-to-assess areas of the colon.
medivators.com
