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Re: Impact of endometrial adhesions on colonoscopyFrom: Brune (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 31 Mar 2003 22:25:43 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 30 Mar 2003, Linda wrote: > >At age 30 I had a hysterectomy because of an ovarian cyst and very >severe endometriosis with the worst adhesions my OB-GYN said he had ever >seen. > >My doctor has recommended I have a colonsocpy for routine screening. I >met with a gastroenterologist who said that the presence of severe >adhesions would most likely make it difficult if not impossible to >complete and colonoscopy and that the procedure would be very painful >because of the adhesions. Is this a valid concern for me? > >If this is a valid concern, would a virtual colonoscopy be a better >alternative? I understand that they are not as accurate and that if they >saw something they would have to perform a regular colonoscopy. However, >if they couldn't even complete a regular colonoscopy because of the >adhesions, what would I gain by have one performed? > >I would appreciate any recommendations and/or advice. >Thanks > >-- >Linda > I had the same situation. The doc used a pediatric scope for me. Certainly was still painful. At least your doc is aware. The first few colonoscopies, the docs thought this was nuts. (I get them done because of family hx of early colon ca.)
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