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COLONOSCOPY
A Colonoscopy is a procedure in which a flexible camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the colon. This may be done to investigate abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, or changes in bowel habits. Many people without symptoms have a “screening” colonoscopy to look for early/benign abnormal tissue (polyps) that may later develop into colon cancer. Polyps are generally removed during colonoscopy. Biopsies are taken if needed. Colonoscopy is usually well-tolerated and rarely causes discomfort. You will be given medications (sedation) through an intravenous catheter just before starting the test to keep you comfortable.
GASTROSCOPY
A Gastroscopy involves passing a flexible camera through the mouth into the upper digestive tract to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small bowel). You may be given medications (sedation) before the test to keep you comfortable. If an abnormal area needs further evaluation, small pieces of tissue (biopsies) are taken for examination in the laboratory.
Good to know
While these procedures are associated with very low risk when performed by physicians specially trained in this discipline, they may still occur:
Gastroscopy risks:
- Perforation: 1 in 2500 to 1 in 11000 cases.
- Bleeding: less than 1 in 200 cases.
- Cardiopulmonary complications: 3 in 2000 cases.
- Limitations: even under optimal conditions with careful, proper technique, some abnormalities may still be missed.
Colonoscopy risks:
- Perforation: less than 1 in 1000 cases. If it occurs, surgery may be required to repair the perforation.
- Bleeding: less than 1 in 100 cases after polyp removal. This can occur up to 7 days later. This usually stops without treatment. Rarely, blood transfusions or repeat colonoscopy is required.
- Cardiopulmonary complications: 3 in 2000 cases.
- Limitations: even under optimal conditions with careful, proper technique, some abnormalities may still be missed.
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