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Colonoscope guide and method of use for improved colonoscopy

  • US 20080027281A1
  • Filed: 07/31/2006
  • Published: 01/31/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of using an endoscope and a guide having an elongated body member with a handle at a proximal end to perform a colonoscopy in a colon, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) inserting a tip of the endoscope into the colon through the anus;

    b) advancing the endoscope in the colon;

    c) withdrawing the endoscope to reduce or straighten a loop in the sigmoid colon;

    d) introducing a distal end of the body member into the rectum generally along the endoscope with an inner side of said body member substantially adjacent or against the endoscope;

    e) advancing the inner side of the body member along the endoscope;

    f) tilting the body member of the guide to direct the endoscope towards the descending colon; and

    g) advancing the endoscope against the body member in the colon to perform the colonoscopy.

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