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Patient also had an intestinal blockage, would her health support the procedure? Alternative procedures? Thanks
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Thank you for your comments which are also born out by the US Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF).
December 10, 2019 - 4:51pmFor this patient a GI blockage is suspected. If a blockage is confirmed the colonoscopy may not be able to penetrate deep enough into the colon to confirm the diagnosis. In a financially lucrative, relatively safe GI procedure, and a culture of over treatment one really ponders the blurred line between medicine and creative entrepreneurship.
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Hello Anon
Thank you for writing.
We cannot ascertain if the woman in question is healthy enough for a colonoscopy or if her nephrectomy would affect the procedure.
Is she looking into a colonoscopy for preventative care or as a diagnostic tool? Has her doctor suggested a colonoscopy? Many people don't get colonoscopies after the age of 75, along with mammograms, pap tests and other preventative tests.
Please get back to us with more information- we look forward to hearing from you!
December 10, 2019 - 2:38pmSusan
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For this patient a GI blockage is suspected. If a blockage does indeed exists, how would a colonoscope penetrate deep enough into the colon to confirm diagnosis?
December 10, 2019 - 4:59pmIn a financially, relatively safe GI procedure, and a culture of over treatment one ponders the blurred line between medicine and creative entrepreneurship.
Thank you
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