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A patent application has been published online for an air retention device and patch designed to improve the process of colonoscopy. The device aims to address challenges associated with current devices and methods by straightening the colonoscope, reducing discomfort caused by trapped air, and providing a means of attachment to the patient's gluteus. The patch is made of a flexible material and can be attached using adhesive or Velcro. The invention offers potential benefits in terms of patient comfort and procedural efficiency, and it can be manufactured in different sizes to accommodate patients of varying sizes. [Extracted from the article] |