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During the colonoscopy, patients are asked to lie on their sides with their knees drawn up towards the abdomen.
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No. The two procedures are separate.
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Red or purple juices should be avoided, since they can cause coloring of the colon that may be misinterpreted during the colonoscopy.
Red or purple juices should be avoided, since they can cause coloring of the colon that may be misinterpreted during the colonoscopy.
the rectum and the entire inner lining of the colon (large intestine).
IN THE EVENT OF A TEAR IN THE COLON WALL DURING A ENDOSCOPY, HOW IS IT REPAIRED?
For excising tumors or performing other types of surgery on the colon during colonoscopy, an electrosurgical device or laser system may be used in conjunction with the colonoscope.
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.