Jumbo forceps are superior to standard large-capacity forceps in obtaining diagnostically adequate inflammatory bowel disease surveillance biopsy specimens.

Elmunzer, B Joseph

Jumbo forceps are superior to standard large-capacity forceps in obtaining diagnostically adequate inflammatory bowel disease surveillance biopsy specimens. [electronic resource] - Gastrointestinal endoscopy Aug 2008 - 273-8; quiz 334, 336 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1097-6779

10.1016/j.gie.2007.11.023 doi


Biopsy, Needle--instrumentation
Colonoscopy--methods
Colorectal Neoplasms--prevention & control
Confidence Intervals
Education, Medical, Continuing
Equipment Design
Equipment Safety
Female
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases--pathology
Male
Mass Screening
Observer Variation
Prospective Studies
Reference Values
Sensitivity and Specificity
Specimen Handling
Surgical Instruments