Journal article
Triradiate caecal fold: Is it a useful landmark for caecal intubation in colonoscopy?
Andrew Finlayson, Raaj Chandra, Ian A Hastie, Ian T Jones, Susan Shedda, Michael K-Y Hong, Aileen Yen, Ian P Hayes
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY | BAISHIDENG PUBLISHING GROUP INC | Published : 2015
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Abstract
AIM: To determine the frequency of identification of the triradiate fold during colonoscopy and evaluate its reliability as a marker of caecal intubation. METHODS: One hundred consecutive patients undergoing colonoscopy in a tertiary hospital colorectal unit from May to September 2013 were studied. Video documentation of the caecum was recorded and shown to consultant colorectal surgeons on the unit. Each reviewer was asked through a series of questions to independently identify the triradiate fold. The main outcome was the frequency of visualisation of the triradiate fold in the caecum. RESULTS: The triradiate fold was seen on average in 18% of cases, but inter-observer agreement was poor. ..
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Awarded by Melbourne Health Human Research Ethics Committee
Funding Acknowledgements
Supported by The Melbourne Health Human Research Ethics Committee, No. QA2013050.