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