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Colonoscopy procedure

Colonoscopy is a safe procedure with a low risk of complications. The most significant risk of this is a perforation of the bowel

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Colonoscopy procedure

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  1. COLONOSCOPY PROCEDURE Website: http://colorectal-surgeon.com.au/colonoscopy/

  2. Colonoscopy is an examination to inspect the inner lining of the large bowel (rectum and colon) using a flexible tube with a camera at its tip. It is inserted via the anus and gently guided to the start of the large bowel (caecum). What is Colonoscopy?

  3. During colonoscopy, patient will lie on their l back or left side. Patient is continuously monitored for heart beat(rhythm) and blood pressure and oxygen in the blood. Medications are given through a intravenous line so the patient feel relaxed. After tip of the colon or last portion of the small intestine is reached, the colonoscope is withdrawn slowly, and the colon lining is carefully examined. Colonoscopy may often make you feel bloating and cramping in the abdomen area, but with the medications pain becomes infrequent and tolerable. Generally, the colonoscopy procedure last for 15 to 60 minutes; if the colon cannot be visualized properly, the physician can try colonoscopy again at a later date. What should I expect during colonoscopy procedure?

  4. When you arrive on the day of your colonoscopy you will change into a hospital gown and an intravenous line (drip) will be inserted into your arm. This will allow your doctor to give you intravenous fluid and medication. The procedure is done with sedation or a light anaesthetic. The procedure takes approximately 30-45 minutes, but longer if polyps are removed or biopsies are taken. After the procedure you will need 1-2 hours to recover from the sedation or an aesthetic. You should have minimal discomfort. You must not drive or operate machinery after your procedure and you will need a family member or friend to take you home. You will need to take two days off for the procedure, one for the bowel preparation and the other for recovery from the sedation and  Colonoscopy Procedure:

  5. Colonoscopy is a safe procedure with a low risk of complications. The most significant risk of this is a perforation of the bowel. The risk of this is approximately 1 in 1000. If a biopsy or polypectomy is performed the risk of bleeding from this is about 3 in 1000. In addition, although this is the best test for detection of cancer there is a small risk of missing a small cancer. The risks and benefits of colonoscopy should be discussed in detail with your doctor prior to proceeding with the test. Our team of well trained colorectal surgeons are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer. Our surgeons consult from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) Medical Centre, and if required organise procedures at RPAH and Sydney Day Surgery. The specific details of your colonoscopy bowel preparation will be discussed and given to you at the time of your consultation. Procedure

  6. Procedure Website : http://colorectal-surgeon.com.au/colonoscopy/

  7. Thank You Website : http://colorectal-surgeon.com.au/colonoscopy/

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