The call comes in. “I had a colonoscopy, and the doctor perforated my colon. I needed emergency surgery to fix it. Now I have a colostomy bag, and I’ll need another surgery in a few months to reverse it. Do I have a case?”
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Colonoscopy – “He Perforated My Colon, Do I Have a Case?”
By Simon on Monday, October 4th, 2010 | No Comments
Colonoscopy – The Necessary Step in Preventing Colon Cancer
By Simon on Thursday, October 7th, 2010 | No Comments
I recently received a letter from a patient talking of a sad, but all too common situation that ends in tragedy. She told me that she attended a funeral of a 45 year old woman she knew, no history of colon cancer – the true epitome of physical and mental health. Unfortunately, she underwent a routine colonoscopy (though it may have not been as routine as she says) and found that she had stage 3 colon cancer.
Colonoscopy – What is it All About?
By Simon on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Over the past 30 years we have made great advances in the diagnosis of colon and rectal disease. If you are old enough you may recall or heard of individuals undergoing a rigid scope exam in the doctors clinic called a rigid sigmoidoscopy. This study revealed only the bottom 1/3 of the colon and entirely missed lesions in the majority of the colon. Although it was very rudimentary it served us well for many years.
Colonoscopy – What to Expect and How to Prepare For It
By Simon on Monday, October 4th, 2010 | No Comments
What is Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is the internal examination of the colon and rectum by a colonoscope (a long, flexible tube about half an inch in diameter with a camera attached to the end), to evaluate symptoms of the colon (eg. Rectal bleeding, change in bowel habits and persistent abdominal pain), or to screen asymptomatic individuals who are at risk of colon cancer.
Colonoscopy Advance: No More Excuses to Avoid Critical Screening
By Simon on Thursday, October 7th, 2010 | No Comments
In a blow to overanxious men of all heights, widths and personality types, researchers conclude that Virtual Colonoscopy (VC) is as effective as the more conventional procedure. The study was directed by Dr. Perry Pickhardt, of the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, and evaluated over 1,100 adults.
