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Is A Colonoscopy The Best Way To Manage And Treat An Intestinal Obstruction?

Posted on Wed, 22 Jun 2016

Question: is it safe to prep for a colonoscopy if you suspect a partial obstruction. My doctor suspects I have adhesions kinking the bowel. I m scheduled for a colonaoscopy on Monday

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Adhesions leading to partial obstruction , as you described it don't pose an absolute contraindication for colonoscopy.

Absolute contraindications include toxic megacolon, fulminant colitis and free colonic perforation.

You can safely go ahead with the prep.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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