Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	94640
Country	Serbia

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Constipation and colonoscopy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Dusan Dj Popovic and Branka Filipovic
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovations, Republic of Serbia 451-03-66/2024-03/200110
Corresponding Author	Dusan Dj Popovic, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Consultant Physician-Scientist, Research Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr. Subotica 8, Belgrade 11000, Serbia. pduschan@gmail.com
Key Words	Constipation; Functional constipation; Colonoscopy; Bowel preparation; Polyethylene glycol
Core Tip	Constipation is a common medical problem, especially in the elderly population. Diagnosis of constipation includes history, physical examination, and basic laboratory analyses. Colonoscopy is not a necessary diagnostic method for all patients with constipation. It is indicated if alarm symptoms and signs are present. Colonoscopy in patients with constipation is often compromised by factors that cause “difficult colonoscopy,” as well as poor bowel preparation. Colonoscopy under sedation is of great importance, but it cannot replace a good examination technique. If a total colonoscopy is not possible, it is necessary to repeat the examination or perform a virtual colonoscopy.
Citation	Popovic DD, Filipovic B. Constipation and colonoscopy. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2024; In press

Received	2024-03-21 19:39
Peer-Review Started	2024-03-21 19:39
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-04-08 20:10
Revised	2024-04-15 21:49
Second Decision	2024-04-24 02:47
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-04-24 06:45
Articles in Press	2024-04-24 06:45
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Typeset the Manuscript	2024-04-29 08:56

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