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2. Colonoscopy - Wikipedia

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   Routine use of colonoscopy screening varies globally. In the US, colonoscopy is a commonly recommended and widely utilized screening method for colorectal cancer, often beginning at age 45 or 50, depending on risk factors and guidelines from organizations like the American Cancer Society. [9] However, screening practices differ worldwide.

3. What to Expect at a Colonoscopy

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   Here's how to prepare for the screening and what happens during the procedure.

4. How to make your colonoscopy prep more effective and less ...

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   A colonoscopy is considered the best way to screen for colon cancer because it allows doctors to remove polyps — small growths in the colon — before they potentially turn cancerous.

5. It may be safe for some to wait 15 years for repeat ... - AOL

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   New research suggests patients with an average risk of colon cancer may only need to undergo a colonoscopy screening every 15 years instead of the recommended 10.. Swedish researchers found that ...

6. Gastroenterology - Wikipedia

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   The procedure usually takes thirty minutes to an hour followed by a one to two hour observation period. Complications include bloating, cramping, a reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, and a hole through the wall of the colon that may require repeat colonoscopy or surgery. Signs of a serious complication requiring urgent or emergent medical ...

7. Endoclip - Wikipedia

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   An endoclip is a metallic mechanical device used in endoscopy in order to close two mucosal surfaces without the need for surgery and suturing. Its function is similar to a suture in gross surgical applications, as it is used to join together two disjointed surfaces, but, can be applied through the channel of an endoscope under direct ...

8. How Often Should You Get a Colonoscopy and When Should You ...

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   A colonoscopy is a routine medical procedure that could save your life, but if you think that you don’t have to worry about getting one until you’re 50 then think again (hint: new guidelines ...

9. Virtual colonoscopy - Wikipedia

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   During virtual colonoscopy, it is not possible to take tissue samples or remove polyps, so a conventional colonoscopy must be performed if abnormalities are found. [8] Also, VC does not show as much detail as a conventional colonoscopy, so polyps smaller than between 2 and 10 millimeters in diameter may not show up on the images. [9]