Simethicone administration during endoscopic procedures: clinical evidence and guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32015000210
English
Authors' recommendations:
One systematic review with meta-analysis, 16 randomized controlled trials, and two non-randomized studies were identified regarding the benefits and harms of simethicone use during endoscopic procedures. No evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the use of simethicone during endoscopic procedures.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/nov-2014/RB0711%20Simethicone%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Antifoaming Agents
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
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Contact Email:
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Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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