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To: Moonman62

True. However, with the current ‘long tube’ method, physicians can remove polyps as they find them.

With the pill method, they would have to go back if the camera reveals polyps.


21 posted on 02/04/2014 9:26:22 AM PST by TomGuy
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To: TomGuy

I’m having tears in my intestine sealed by laser during the procedure. Might as well run the tube and camera at the same time.

Probably from prostate radiation treatment.


49 posted on 02/04/2014 10:11:56 AM PST by morphing libertarian
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To: TomGuy

Excellent point

And often.....they do find something

Even if just a fold or mucosal prominence.....both more common than not

Over 55 I wonder what the incidence of a completely unremarkable colonoscopy is?

About 50/50 I read....odds worse as age increases


63 posted on 02/04/2014 10:59:17 AM PST by wardaddy
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