An easy method for the intraluminal administration of peppermint oil before colonoscopy and its effectiveness in reducing colonic spasm.

Asao, T; Mochiki, E; Suzuki, H; Nakamura , J; Hirayama, I; Morinaga, N; Shoji, H; Shitara, Y; Kuwano, H

Asao, T; Mochiki, E; Suzuki, H; Nakamura , J; Hirayama, I; Morinaga, N; Shoji, H; Shitara, Y; Kuwano, H.

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Asao T; Department of Surgery, Gunma University, Gunma, Japan.

Gastrointest Endosc ; 53(2): 172-7, 2001 Feb.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11174287

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Colonic Diseases/prevention & control; Colonoscopy; Parasympatholytics/administration & dosage; Plant Oils/administration & dosage; Spasm/prevention & control; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Colonoscopes; Equipment Design; Female; Humans; Male; Mentha piperita; Middle Aged; Preoperative Care

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Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Parasympatholytics / Spasm / Plant Oils / Colonoscopy / Colonic Diseases Language: En Journal: Gastrointest Endosc Year: 2001 Type: Article Affiliation country: Japan

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