The impact of sexual abuse in patients undergoing colonoscopy.

The impact of sexual abuse in patients undergoing colonoscopy.

BACKGROUND: Sexual abuse has been linked to strong effects on gastrointestinal health. Colonoscopy can provoke intense emotional reactions in patients with a sexual abuse history and may lead to avoidance of endoscopic procedures. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether care around colonoscopy needs adjustm...

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Main Authors: Melianthe P J Nicolai, Josbert J Keller, Lieke de Vries, Andrea E van der Meulen-de Jong, Jan J Nicolai, James C H Hardwick, Hein Putter, Rob C M Pelger, Henk W Elzevier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3893132?pdf=render

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