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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
ectasia cautery
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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ectasia cautery
by input, Mar 20, 2006 12:00AM
I Just had a screening colonoscopy,1 polyp was removed and an ectasia was cauterized. I understand the polyp removal, but I dont understand why the ectasia was cauterized. I understand these are common. I have no medical problems and it cost me an additional procedure bill. Is this common practice during colonoscopy? What questions do I ask my doctor?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 21, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 21, 2006 12:00AM
Difficult to answer without seeing the actual report.
It is possible that the ectasia was cauterized pre-emptively. Because of its potential to bleed, the physician may have cauterized it to prevent this occurance.
However, I would ask your personal GI physician this question.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
It is possible that the ectasia was cauterized pre-emptively. Because of its potential to bleed, the physician may have cauterized it to prevent this occurance.
However, I would ask your personal GI physician this question.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
