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Optimizing the degree of distension and reducing discomfort in CT colonography by means of a microprocessor interface system for air insufflation

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Sirakov N., Kristev A., Zagorchev P., Nikolov R., Sirakov V., Velkova K.
Open Medicine
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2008
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vol. 3
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issue 4
438-445
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The patients’ discomfort during CT colonography determines which method is used and its frequency of use. The discomfort is largely associated with the colon’s insufflation with gas. A system for an automatic room-air insufflation has been developed that ensures a continuous and steady air insufflation and an increase in colonic pressure and enables a relatively fast decompression. This system provides constant pressure monitoring and can alert the operator, if necessary. The degree of discomfort was evaluated for 36 patients, who were subjected to manual and automated air insufflation. The degree of the colonic distension achieved by the two methods was compared. The data analysis showed a significantly lower level of discomfort in patients with automated air insufflation. The degree of colonic distension was evaluated by comparing the diameters of similar segments of the colon, as well as by the subjective opinion of the operator. The distension with automated air insufflation was higher than that with manual air insufflation. In some cases there was a significant difference (P<0,05). In conclusion, the results show that the automatic insufflation of air at room temperature can be used to optimize CT colonography.
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Comparing hyoscine and drotaverine effects on colon in CT colonography

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Kristev A., Sirakov N., Getova D., Katcarov V., Sirakov V., Stefanov R., Turiiski V., Velkova K.
Open Medicine
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2011
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vol. 6
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issue 2
234-242
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Hyoscine and drotaverine effectiveness was compared for the purposes of achieving optimum distension following insufflation in CT colonography. The in vitro effects of hyoscine and drotaverine on tone and contractility of SM preparations isolated from different areas of human colon were studied by isometric registration of contractile activity. Both medications have a relaxing effect on SM preparations and inhibit their spontaneous contractions. The drotaverine-induced effects were reliably more marked than the hyoscine-induced ones. CT colonography was performed in 70 patients who were injected with equal doses of either hyoscine (n=32) or drotaverine (n=38). The degree of drug-induced distension in both groups was determined by measuring the lumen of the colon on a 2D reconstruction. In most colon areas the width of the distended lumen was greater in the drotaverine-treated patients. We concluded that drotaverine can be used as a means to facilitate colonic distension.
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