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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Virtual colonoscop
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Virtual colonoscop
by dawnwar, Sep 22, 2008 01:54PM
I had a virtual colonoscopy last week and the findings came back with pedunculated polyp in the region of the splenix flexure...size is 9-10mm. Is this something that needs to be followed up?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Sep 22, 2008 02:15PM
, Sep 22, 2008 02:15PM
Hi,
Colonoscopy has to be done.
This is done for two reasons -
1. To remove the polyp
2. To look of similar polyps that might have been missed by virtual colonoscopy.
After the polyp is removed, a histopathological examination of the polyp has to be done to know what type of polyp it is.
Knowing the type of polyp is essential to decide further course of management.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Colonoscopy has to be done.
This is done for two reasons -
1. To remove the polyp
2. To look of similar polyps that might have been missed by virtual colonoscopy.
After the polyp is removed, a histopathological examination of the polyp has to be done to know what type of polyp it is.
Knowing the type of polyp is essential to decide further course of management.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
