Randomized Controlled Trial
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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2014; 20(36): 13178-13184
Published online Sep 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i36.13178
Table 4 Subgroup of self-rated “difficult” colonoscopy procedures
Colonoscopy proceduresConventional colonoscopy(n = 25)Magnetic imaging colonoscopy(n = 36)Total(n = 61)P value
Time-to-cecum (min)13.410.1011.500.01
(6.7-29.5)(3.8-28)(3.8-29.5)
Distance to cecum (cm)91.2085.70880.30
(68-130)(49-150)(49-150)
Sedation score9.549.089.270.61
(5-17)(5-21)(5-21)
Pain score1.481.151.280.53
(0.1-8.4)(0.1-7.9)(0.1-8.4)
Pain difference-1.05-1.50-1.320.54
(-6.8-3.3)(-7.8-4.9)(-7.8-4.9)