Colonoscopy

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Colonoscopy

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

A colonoscopy looks at the whole of the inside of the large bowel. A doctor or nurse (endoscopist) uses a flexible tube called a colonoscope. The tube has a small light and camera at one end. The endoscopist puts the tube into your back passage and passes it along the bowel. They can see pictures of the inside of your bowel on a TV monitor.  Why might you have a colonoscopy You may need a colonoscopy: to help find the cause of bowel symptoms to look for early signs of bowel cancer as part of the national bowel cancer screening programme

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#C #Diagnostic tests

Colonoscopy

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Colonoscopies are used to diagnose medical conditions such as bowel cancer. Bowel preparation, using a strong laxative, is necessary to clean out the bowel so it can be examined. Sedation is used to keep the patient comfortable during the procedure. What is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a flexible tube, known as a colonoscope. It is inserted into your anus and through the rectum. It lets your doctor see the inside of your large bowel (the colon). The tube transmits images to a screen where signs of medical conditions can be seen. The colonoscope

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