Abstract
Colonscopy is the examination of choice for the diagnostic of colorectal disease. Since 2002 it is part of the prevention programm for colorectalcancer in Germany. If you are aware of a few contraindications like acute bowel inflammation or respiratory insufficiency, the diagnostic colonoscopy is a safe procedure. Besides the experience of the examiner the bowel preparation is essential for the quality of the examination. If there are no contraindications the examination should be performed under sedation. To reach the coecum the beginner often needs to exercise patience but with sufficent anatomic background and some technically maneuver it can be done in most cases. The inspection of the mucosa at the withdrawal of the endoscope needs conscientiousness and enough time for an optimal result for the patient.
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