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Trial reportBMC gastroenterology2025

Operation sequence of bidirectional endoscopy with topical anesthesia affected colonoscopy performance: a randomized controlled trial.

Qing Wang, Yue Sui, Jingwen Gong, Xing Chen

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Qing Wang *First Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China.
Yue Sui *Department of Gastroenterology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Jie Fang South Rode No.85, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China.
Jingwen GongFirst Clinical Medical College of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China.
Xing ChenDepartment of Gastroenterology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Jie Fang South Rode No.85, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, China. chen0419xing@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundThe operation sequence of bidirectional endoscopy with topical anesthesia varies among endoscopists, which interferes with clinical procedure. The study aimed to investigate the influence of different operation sequences on the outcomes of quality indicators and improve bidirectional endoscopy performance.

methodsA randomized trial was conducted at the affiliated hospital of a medical university in China. Outpatients who initially underwent bidirectional endoscopy with topical anesthesia were enrolled. Eligible patients were randomized to either the colonoscopy-first group or the esophagogastroduodenoscopy-first group. Dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage and oxybuprocaine hydrochloride gel were administered for topical anesthesia. After finishing the previous process, the subsequent one was performed immediately. Quality indicators of esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy were compared between the groups.

resultsAnalyzing 395 combined procedures, the cecal intubation rate, discomfort score during esophagogastroduodenoscopy, examination score of esophagogastroduodenoscopy, and colorectal polyp detection rate were similar between the two groups. The colonoscopy-first group had lower colonic spasm incidence (66.0% vs. 30.3%, p < 0.001), shorter median cecal intubation time (254 s vs. 211 s, p < 0.001), and higher colonoscopy comfort rate (72.5% vs. 85.6%, p < 0.001) compared with the esophagogastroduodenoscopy-first group. Operation sequence significantly affected the incidence of colonic spasm (OR 4.739, 95%CI 3.054-7.352, p = 0.000), which correlated with cecal intubation time (r = 0.196, p < 0.001) and patient discomfort score (r = 0.136, p = 0.007).

conclusionIn bidirectional endoscopy with topical anesthesia, performing colonoscopy first may improve colonoscopy performance without affecting esophagogastroduodenoscopy examination. The study was registered prior to conducting the research in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ( https://www.chictr.org.cn ) on November 7, 2023 with the trial identification number ChiCTR2300077408.

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Anesthesia, LocalAnesthetics, LocalColonoscopyEndoscopy, Digestive SystemAdultAgedChinaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProcaineAnesthetics, LocalProcaineBidirectional endoscopyColonic spasmEndoscopic performanceTopical anesthesia

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PMID40016659
PMCPMC11869659

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