Brief Answer:
Virtual colonoscopy / CT scan
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
A good question, many patients do ask about.
There are certain tests that can be a substitute for a colonoscopy, but they can not do a biopsy.
Well, to mention:
Virtual colonoscopy- this is an investigation done by a CT scan. You need the same bowel preparation. After you are scanned by a CT scan, normal pair is slowly pushed into the colon and re-scanned.
With a software based camera and reconstruction of the sequences done by the computer one gets beautiful images. If done at the multi-slice CT scan , it has a nice resolution and can get a proper diagnosis.
And the best part the CT scanning of the whole abdomen can be / is done at the same time.
You can go ahead with this investigation.
Another investigation is ''capsule endoscopy'' wherein you have to swallow a small capsule containing
a camera. It sends photos till it is passed in the stools. It has an advantage of direct visualization. But a bit costlier.
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Suggest Tests Other Than Colonoscopy
Brief Answer:
Virtual colonoscopy / CT scan
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
A good question, many patients do ask about.
There are certain tests that can be a substitute for a colonoscopy, but they can not do a biopsy.
Well, to mention:
Virtual colonoscopy- this is an investigation done by a CT scan. You need the same bowel preparation. After you are scanned by a CT scan, normal pair is slowly pushed into the colon and re-scanned.
With a software based camera and reconstruction of the sequences done by the computer one gets beautiful images. If done at the multi-slice CT scan , it has a nice resolution and can get a proper diagnosis.
And the best part the CT scanning of the whole abdomen can be / is done at the same time.
You can go ahead with this investigation.
Another investigation is ''capsule endoscopy'' wherein you have to swallow a small capsule containing
a camera. It sends photos till it is passed in the stools. It has an advantage of direct visualization. But a bit costlier.