Antispasmodic drugs in colonoscopy: a review of their pharmacology, safety and efficacy in improving polyp detection and related outcomes
Antispasmodic drugs are cheap, effective and generally safe. They may improve outcomes in colonoscopy, however their use has not been consistent or widespread. This manuscript reviews the three most commonly used antispasmodics in colonoscopy, namely, hyoscine butylbromide (and related ammonium comp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017-01-01
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Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1756283X16670076 |