S Arnaert, V Vandebroek, D Persyn, M Cool, G Lambrecht, G Desmet, G Deboever
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Background & study aims: The sedation levels and methods used for colonoscopy in colorectal cancer screening programs vary from country to country and from continent to continent. Little is known in the literature about how frequently the different sedation levels are used in colorectal cancer screening colonoscopies. We made a survey among all Flemish gastroenterologists (GI) to determine how frequently they use the different sedation modalities in this target population and to determine the motives of the GI to opt for one or another sedation modality.
Patient and methods: An online survey was sent to all 329 Flemish GI by e-mail. A reminder e-mail was sent one month later. Participants could indicate how frequently (by percentage) they used the different sedation methods (no sedation, minimal sedation, conscious sedation, deep sedation) and which sedative medication they administered. In addition, they were asked to indicate their main motives for choosing a specific sedation method. Descriptive statistics were used.
Results: 112 out of 329 GI answered the questionnaire (response rate 34%). Anesthesia monitored care is the most frequently used sedation modality, followed by conscious sedation. Patient preference is the main motive for most GI to use each sedation modality.
Conclusions: Anesthesia monitored care is currently the most frequently used sedation regimen to perform a colonoscopy in the FIT positive population or in the colorectal cancer screening program in Flanders. The motives given by the GI for choosing one or another sedation modality are not always congruent with current scientific evidence or guidelines.
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The Journal Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica principally publishes peer-reviewed original manuscripts, reviews, letters to editors, book reviews and guidelines in the field of clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, including digestive oncology, digestive pathology, as well as nutrition. Pure animal or in vitro work will not be considered for publication in the Journal. Translational research papers (including sections of animal or in vitro work) are considered by the Journal if they have a clear relationship to or relevance for clinical hepato-gastroenterology (screening, disease mechanisms and/or new therapies). Case reports and clinical images will be accepted if they represent an important contribution to the description, the pathogenesis or the treatment of a specific gastroenterology or liver problem. The language of the Journal is English. Papers from any country will be considered for publication. Manuscripts submitted to the Journal should not have been published previously (in English or any other language), nor should they be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Unsolicited papers are peer-reviewed before it is decided whether they should be accepted, rejected, or returned for revision. Manuscripts that do not meet the presentation criteria (as indicated below) will be returned to the authors. Papers that go too far beyond the scope of the journal will be also returned to the authors by the editorial board generally within 2 weeks. The Journal reserves the right to edit the language of papers accepted for publication for clarity and correctness, and to make formal changes to ensure compliance with AGEB’s style. Authors have the opportunity to review such changes in the proofs.