The anti-spasmodic effect of peppermint oil during colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Multiple pharmacological agents have been studied in literature with antispasmodic effect during colonoscopy. Peppermint oil, with its relaxing effect on colon has demonstrated varying results. We therefore conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature to evaluate its role during colonoscopy.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol

Title: Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica

Publisher: Edizioni Minerva Medica

ISSN (Electronic): 1827-1642

ISSN (Print): 1121-421X

Publication date (Electronic): Jun 2020

Volume: 66

Issue: 2

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[1 ] Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA - marajani@hotmail.com.

[2 ] Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA.

[3 ] University of Toledo Libraries, Toledo, OH, USA.

[4 ] Northwest Ohio Gastroenterology Associates, Toledo, OH, USA.

[5 ] Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA.

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Publisher Item ID: S1121-421X.20.02652-5

DOI: 10.23736/S1121-421X.20.02652-5

PubMed ID: 31994371

SO-VID: ac25eace-b471-45c2-b108-bc1af376d6c5

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