Is a negative colonoscopy associated with reassurance or improved health-related quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome?

Background Although colonoscopy is rarely of clinical use in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is, nonetheless, frequently performed in IBS. Proponents contend that a normal colonoscopy provides reassurance and improves health-related quality of life (HRQOL). However, no previous data have measured...

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Published in:Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2005-12, Vol.62 (6), p.892-899
Main Authors: Spiegel, Brennan M.R., MD, MSHS, Gralnek, Ian M., MD, MSHS, Bolus, Roger, PhD, Chang, Lin, MD, Dulai, Gareth S., MD, MSHS, Naliboff, Bruce, PhD, Mayer, Emeran A., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Attitude to Health
Biological and medical sciences
Colonoscopy
Digestive system. Abdomen
Endoscopy
Fear
Female
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - psychology
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Other diseases. Semiology
Quality of Life
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Stress, Psychological
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Background Although colonoscopy is rarely of clinical use in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is, nonetheless, frequently performed in IBS. Proponents contend that a normal colonoscopy provides reassurance and improves health-related quality of life (HRQOL). However, no previous data have measured these effects. We sought to measure the association of a normal colonoscopy with reassurance and HRQOL in patients with IBS aged
ISSN:0016-5107
1097-6779
DOI:10.1016/j.gie.2005.08.016