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How are colon polyps removed?
Removal of colon polyps is an important means of preventing colon cancer, as the majority of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are colon polyps?
Polyps are abnormal growths from the lining of the colon that vary in size from a tiny dot to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What happens if my colonoscopy shows an abnormality?
If an abnormality is found during a colonoscopy and if your doctor thinks an area of the bowel... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I expect during a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer?
Colonoscopy is usually well tolerated with minimal discomfort. There is often a feeling of... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I prepare myself for a colonoscopy?
The colon must be completely clean for a colonoscopy to be accurate and complete. The colon is... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are some alternatives to colonoscopy?
Alternatives to colonoscopy include other tests that examine the whole colon such as barium enema... Full Answer12/31/1969
When should I get a colonoscopy?
In patients with no gastrointestinal problems and no risk factors for colon cancer, the American... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does a colonoscopy differ from a flexible sigmoidoscopy?
Colonoscopy allows examination of the entire colon—the physician inserts a flexible... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy enables your physician to examine the lining of the colon for abnormalities. While the... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I help my family cope with my diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer?
It is common that a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer may both frighten and upset your family.... Full Answer12/31/1969
How long will I stay in the hospital after colon or rectal surgery?
The length of hospital stay after colon or rectal surgery varies depending on the individual and... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I manage pain after colorectal surgery?
In the immediate postoperative period of colorectal surgery, you will receive some form of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is an abdominal stoma?
An abdominal stoma, commonly referred to as a colostomy or ileostomy, is an artificial opening in... Full Answer12/31/1969
What bowel preparation is done before colon and rectal surgery?
So that the lining of the colon can be well visualized during colonoscopy, it is necessary to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What tests are done before colon and rectal surgery?
Before colon and rectal surgery, a variety of laboratory examinations, including chest X-ray,... Full Answer12/31/1969
