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A colonoscopy is not a mandatory procedure as part of a general health exam. However, it is recommended for men and women reaching the age of fifty to have one. A colonoscopy is an examination of the large and small bowel with a fibre-optic camera inserted via the rectum. The procedure need not be painful. Some patients are given tranquillisers in advance and some people actually sleep through the process.
Your GP may have recommended a colonoscopy if you have had symptoms of haemorrhoids or rectal/bowel discomfort. A colonoscopy can remove any existing polyps or colorectal cancer lesions for biopsy, and to determine if they are precancerous.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoColonoscopy is an investigation of the large bowel which is usually carried out under light sedation. A flexible camera is passed to see the bowel and occasionally biopsy may be taken or a polyp removed and all this is carried out as a Day case procedure. There is no open surgery involved in colonoscopy
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∙ 15y agoHealthnet labels a colonoscopy as a surgical procedure. I thought it was a diagnostic test.
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∙ 7y agoDoctors have protocols, so yes. Plus, portions of the test cause pressure and discomfort so you will want the med. Plus, the med lets you not remember how uncomfortable it felt.
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What procedure can be confused with a colonoscopy?
Colostomy
Where can a colonoscopy be performed?
Colonoscopy can be performed either in a physician's office or in an endoscopic procedure room of a hospital.
Is myalgia is a surgical procedure?
Myalgia means pain in the muscles and is not a surgical procedure
What is cpt code 45378?
That is a procedure code for a colonoscopy.
What is a surgical procedure performed on the pharynx?
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the pharynx.
Is myalgia a surgical procedure?
Myalgia means "Muscle pain". So no, it is not a surgical procedure.
What is an operators?
A procedure, particularly a surgical procedure or military procedure.
Is there a website that describes the colonoscopy procedure in detail?
You can find detailed information on what happens during a colonoscopy on WebMD, the Cleveland Clinic website and MedicineNet . You can find videos on youtube that outline the procedure as well.
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Angioplasty is a surgical procedure.
What is the procedure of virtual colonoscopy?
Virtual colonoscopy is a procedure used to examine the large bowel for polyps and signs of cancer. It‰Ûªs also called computerised tomography (CT) colonography. It‰Ûªs done using a CT scanner, which uses X-rays to produce three-dimensional images of your bowel.
What is the surgical procedure of the amnion?
Amniotomy is surgical incision into the amnion.
How does massage therapy work during a surgical procedure?
There is no massage therapy work that is performed during a surgical procedure.
