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kolanuraven

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Sat, tomorrow, while Bush has a colonoscopy he's gonna transfer power to Cheney!!!!

Even Bush better hold onto his arse cause no telling what hell Dickie will unleash!!

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/
 

Cal

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What if something happened to both of them and power was transferred to Nancy Bullowsi....that would be absolutely, horribly, unthinkable.
 
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Cal said:
What if something happened to both of them and power was transferred to Nancy Bullowsi....that would be absolutely, horribly, unthinkable.

Didn't I read somewhere lately that Cheney's pacemaker batteries were in need of change...

Cal you're going to be one "energizer bunny" away from President Pelosi :wink: :lol: :roll: :shock:
You better hope ol Cheney don't get overly excited when he gets his finger on the button and short that one out.....
 

kolanuraven

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Cal said:
What if something happened to both of them and power was transferred to Nancy Bullowsi....that would be absolutely, horribly, unthinkable.

We ain't that lucky!!!!

Hey, wonder how much the idea of the al Queda Dr's have passed thru their minds lately???

Some guy muttering " en shallah" while wielding the pipe!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well....GW's ' stuff' ought to be kicking in about now...he'll be one busy boy tonite. Forget tomorrow...tonite's the nite for attack!!

Wonder if he's able to run the war while on the 'run'??? :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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kolanuraven said:
Cal said:
What if something happened to both of them and power was transferred to Nancy Bullowsi....that would be absolutely, horribly, unthinkable.

We ain't that lucky!!!!

Hey, wonder how much the idea of the al Queda Dr's have passed thru their minds lately???

Some guy muttering " en shallah" while wielding the pipe!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well....GW's ' stuff' ought to be kicking in about now...he'll be one busy boy tonite. Forget tomorrow...tonite's the nite for attack!!


Wonder if he's able to run the war while on the 'run'??? :lol: :lol: :lol:

I kinda doubt ol GW will be going to one of the Public Health Clinic Doc's -- and that seems like where all these foreigner ones end up....Either that or working for the government at Indian Health Services...
 

quickdraw

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kolanuraven said:
Cal said:
What if something happened to both of them and power was transferred to Nancy Bullowsi....that would be absolutely, horribly, unthinkable.

We ain't that lucky!!!!

Hey, wonder how much the idea of the al Queda Dr's have passed thru their minds lately???

Some guy muttering " en shallah" while wielding the pipe!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well....GW's ' stuff' ought to be kicking in about now...he'll be one busy boy tonite. Forget tomorrow...tonite's the nite for attack!!

Been there done that it isn't like you are out of touch with the world!!
A minor inconvenience but not something to worry about.
As far as the "stuff" kicking in? It is obvious the joke is on you .
Once again it pays to know what you are talking about before you spout misinformation. :roll: :roll: :roll:
Cute attempt at humor, but not like this is the first time power had been transferred during a president has been undergoing tests.
Just the first time the opponents of Bush has had a chance to slam him further.

Wonder if he's able to run the war while on the 'run'??? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Can you say YES!!!!!!!!lol lol lol lol

Billery managed to still run the country while having an aide under his desk and smoking a cigar, why shouldn't a real president manage the country while on the pot? :D :D :D :D
 

backhoeboogie

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Cal said:
What if something happened to both of them and power was transferred to Nancy Bullowsi....that would be absolutely, horribly, unthinkable.

We could quit discussion the dollar collapse in the other thread. Won't be anyone with dollars when Nancy has her way. She'll punish anyone who is successful and give it to those who aren't.
 

jigs

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quickdraw said:
kolanuraven said:
Cal said:
What if something happened to both of them and power was transferred to Nancy Bullowsi....that would be absolutely, horribly, unthinkable.

We ain't that lucky!!!!

Hey, wonder how much the idea of the al Queda Dr's have passed thru their minds lately???

Some guy muttering " en shallah" while wielding the pipe!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well....GW's ' stuff' ought to be kicking in about now...he'll be one busy boy tonite. Forget tomorrow...tonite's the nite for attack!!

Been there done that it isn't like you are out of touch with the world!!
A minor inconvenience but not something to worry about.
As far as the "stuff" kicking in? It is obvious the joke is on you .
Once again it pays to know what you are talking about before you spout misinformation. :roll: :roll: :roll:
Cute attempt at humor, but not like this is the first time power had been transferred during a president has been undergoing tests.
Just the first time the opponents of Bush has had a chance to slam him further.

Wonder if he's able to run the war while on the 'run'??? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Can you say YES!!!!!!!!lol lol lol lol

Billery managed to still run the country while having an aide under his desk and smoking a cigar, why shouldn't a real president manage the country while on the pot? :D :D :D :D

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I hate the Clintons.
 

hopalong

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As long as it does not come out of her and all of her buddies pocket. :D :D
Heck what Bush is going thru is a piece of cake really.
Not like he is going to be put under or anything.
Once again the media is making a big deal of something that is not. I got to watch mine and found it very interesting, and guess what i was awake and aware the whole time.
Could be stopped anytime needed in the midst of a crisis, it is a test for crying out loud. BFD

Besides it is not like Cheney will have any kind of power, he won't even be sworn in!
Looks like a Drama Queen in our midst.
 

nonothing

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hopalong said:
As long as it does not come out of her and all of her buddies pocket. :D :D
Heck what Bush is going thru is a piece of cake really.
Not like he is going to be put under or anything.
Once again the media is making a big deal of something that is not. I got to watch mine and found it very interesting, and guess what i was awake and aware the whole time.
Could be stopped anytime needed in the midst of a crisis, it is a test for crying out loud. BFD

Besides it is not like Cheney will have any kind of power, he won't even be sworn in!
Looks like a Drama Queen in our midst.

I think you better look what name your writing under...I thought it was another screen name of yours that was getting such a test done?

I will just wait for your next new name to come on and lay some cover.....Ya i know you had the same tests,it is just coincdence that you both had it done...
 

kolanuraven

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http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/20/bush.colonoscopy/index.html

Story Highlights
President Bush will have a routine colonoscopy Saturday

While he's anesthetized, his powers will be transferred to the vice president.
*************************************************************

In a standard colonoscopy the patient is totally under the anesthesia. The test is so extensive and the chance of a punctured bowel is greater, the patient could be surgically repaired at that time OR if any polyps whatever need removed surgically, it can be done without distress!

Now, hopalong, I'm not sure what fun and games you were having that nite while making a video of it for you & your buddies to watch....but it was not this medical procedure!!! OR..Maybe your Dr wanted to get even with you about something...I can see that this could be possibility!
 

hopalong

Well-known member
kolanuraven said:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/20/bush.colonoscopy/index.html

Story Highlights
President Bush will have a routine colonoscopy Saturday

While he's anesthetized, his powers will be transferred to the vice president.
*************************************************************

In a standard colonoscopy the patient is totally under the anesthesia. The test is so extensive and the chance of a punctured bowel is greater, the patient could be surgically repaired at that time OR if any polyps whatever need removed surgically, it can be done without distress!

Now, hopalong, I'm not sure what fun and games you were having that nite while making a video of it for you & your buddies to watch....but it was not this medical procedure!!! OR..Maybe your Dr wanted to get even with you about something...I can see that this could be possibility!

might want to do a little more research in the matter of a colonoscopy before you try and tell folks how it is done.

Colonoscopy
What is a colonoscopy?
What is the colon?
Preparation
Procedure
The digestive system

What is a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy (koh-luh-NAH-skuh-pee) allows a doctor to look inside the entire large intestine. The procedure enables the physician to see things such as inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. It is most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It is also used to look for causes of unexplained changes in bowel habits and to evaluate symptoms like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and weight loss.

[Top]
What is the colon?
The colon, or large bowel, is the last portion of your digestive tract, or gastrointestinal tract. The colon is a hollow tube that starts at the end of the small intestine and ends at the rectum and anus. The colon is about 5 feet long, and its main function is to store unabsorbed food waste and absorb water and other body fluids before the waste is eliminated as stool.

[Top]
Preparation
You will be given instructions in advance that will explain what you need to do to prepare for your colonoscopy. Your colon must be completely empty for the colonoscopy to be thorough and safe. To prepare for the procedure you will have to follow a liquid diet for 1 to 3 days beforehand. The liquid diet should be clear and not contain food colorings, and may include

fat-free bouillon or broth
strained fruit juice
water
plain coffee
plain tea
diet soda
gelatin

Thorough cleansing of the bowel is necessary before a colonoscopy. You will likely be asked to take a laxative the night before the procedure. In some cases you may be asked to give yourself an enema. An enema is performed by inserting a bottle with water and sometimes a mild soap in your anus to clean out the bowels. Be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions you have or medications you take on a regular basis such as

aspirin
arthritis medications
blood thinners
diabetes medication
vitamins that contain iron

The medical staff will also want to know if you have heart disease, lung disease, or any medical condition that may need special attention. You must also arrange for someone to take you home afterward, because you will not be allowed to drive after being sedated.

[Top]
Procedure
For the colonoscopy, you will lie on your left side on the examining table. You will be given pain medication and a moderate sedative to keep you comfortable and help you relax during the exam.

NOT TOTALLY UNDER
The doctor and a nurse will monitor your vital signs, look for any signs of discomfort, and make adjustments as needed.

The doctor will then insert a long, flexible, lighted tube into your rectum and slowly guide it into your colon. The tube is called a colonoscope (koh-LON-oh-skope). The scope transmits an image of the inside of the colon onto a video screen so the doctor can carefully examine the lining of the colon. The scope bends so the doctor can move it around the curves of your colon.

You may be asked to change positions at times so the doctor can more easily move the scope to better see the different parts of your colon.

HARD TO DO IF YOU ARE TOTALLY UNDER

The scope blows air into your colon and inflates it, which helps give the doctor a better view. Most patients do not remember the procedure afterwards.

The doctor can remove most abnormal growths in your colon, like a polyp, which is a growth in the lining of the bowel. Polyps are removed using tiny tools passed through the scope. Most polyps are not cancerous, but they could turn into cancer. Just looking at a polyp is not enough to tell if it is cancerous. The polyps are sent to a lab for testing. By identifying and removing polyps, a colonoscopy likely prevents most cancers from forming.

The doctor can also remove tissue samples to test in the lab for diseases of the colon (biopsy). In addition, if any bleeding occurs in the colon, the doctor can pass a laser, heater probe, electrical probe, or special medicines through the scope to stop the bleeding. The tissue removal and treatments to stop bleeding usually do not cause pain. In many cases, a colonoscopy allows for accurate diagnosis and treatment of colon abnormalities without the need for a major operation.

During the procedure you may feel mild cramping. You can reduce the cramping by taking several slow, deep breaths.

YEP TRY THAT WHEN TOTALLY UNDER

When the doctor has finished, the colonoscope is slowly withdrawn while the lining of your bowel is carefully examined. Bleeding and puncture of the colon are possible but uncommon complications of a colonoscopy.

A colonoscopy usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. The sedative and pain medicine should keep you from feeling much discomfort during the exam. You may feel some cramping or the sensation of having gas after the procedure is completed, but it usually stops within an hour. You will need to remain at the colonoscopy facility for 1 to 2 hours so the sedative can wear off.

Rarely, some people experience severe abdominal pain, fever, bloody bowel movements, dizziness, or weakness afterward. If you have any of these side effects, contact your physician immediately. Read your discharge instructions carefully. Medications such as blood-thinners may need to be stopped for a short time after having your colonoscopy, especially if a biopsy was performed or polyps were removed. Full recovery by the next day is normal and expected and you may return to your regular activities.

As far as my seeing part of the proceedure it is not all that uncommon for that to be doneseeing as how it is all observed on a camera.


As far as more than one perosn haveing had the test done Nonothing, it is reccommeded that all men over 55 need the test done so it is not all that uncommon.
In fact i would wager that there are more than 2/3rds of men on this board that have had the proceedure done if they are over 55. if not they should have.

The uninformed that give information about things they know nothing about are more of a danger than the operation itself. :roll: :roll:
 

hopalong

Well-known member
kolanuraven said:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/20/bush.colonoscopy/index.html

Story Highlights
President Bush will have a routine colonoscopy Saturday

While he's anesthetized, his powers will be transferred to the vice president.
*************************************************************

In a standard colonoscopy the patient is totally under the anesthesia. The test is so extensive and the chance of a punctured bowel is greater, the patient could be surgically repaired at that time OR if any polyps whatever need removed surgically, it can be done without distress!

Now, hopalong, I'm not sure what fun and games you were having that nite while making a video of it for you & your buddies to watch....but it was not this medical procedure!!! OR..Maybe your Dr wanted to get even with you about something...I can see that this could be possibility!

might want to do a little more research in the matter of a colonoscopy before you try and tell folks how it is done.

Colonoscopy
What is a colonoscopy?
What is the colon?
Preparation
Procedure
The digestive system

What is a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy (koh-luh-NAH-skuh-pee) allows a doctor to look inside the entire large intestine. The procedure enables the physician to see things such as inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. It is most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It is also used to look for causes of unexplained changes in bowel habits and to evaluate symptoms like abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and weight loss.

[Top]
What is the colon?
The colon, or large bowel, is the last portion of your digestive tract, or gastrointestinal tract. The colon is a hollow tube that starts at the end of the small intestine and ends at the rectum and anus. The colon is about 5 feet long, and its main function is to store unabsorbed food waste and absorb water and other body fluids before the waste is eliminated as stool.

[Top]
Preparation
You will be given instructions in advance that will explain what you need to do to prepare for your colonoscopy. Your colon must be completely empty for the colonoscopy to be thorough and safe. To prepare for the procedure you will have to follow a liquid diet for 1 to 3 days beforehand. The liquid diet should be clear and not contain food colorings, and may include

fat-free bouillon or broth
strained fruit juice
water
plain coffee
plain tea
diet soda
gelatin

Thorough cleansing of the bowel is necessary before a colonoscopy. You will likely be asked to take a laxative the night before the procedure. In some cases you may be asked to give yourself an enema. An enema is performed by inserting a bottle with water and sometimes a mild soap in your anus to clean out the bowels. Be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions you have or medications you take on a regular basis such as

aspirin
arthritis medications
blood thinners
diabetes medication
vitamins that contain iron

The medical staff will also want to know if you have heart disease, lung disease, or any medical condition that may need special attention. You must also arrange for someone to take you home afterward, because you will not be allowed to drive after being sedated.

[Top]
Procedure
For the colonoscopy, you will lie on your left side on the examining table. You will be given pain medication and a moderate sedative to keep you comfortable and help you relax during the exam.

NOT TOTALLY UNDER
The doctor and a nurse will monitor your vital signs, look for any signs of discomfort, and make adjustments as needed.

The doctor will then insert a long, flexible, lighted tube into your rectum and slowly guide it into your colon. The tube is called a colonoscope (koh-LON-oh-skope). The scope transmits an image of the inside of the colon onto a video screen so the doctor can carefully examine the lining of the colon.
YEP the DR. MADE A VIDEO and IS part of the proceedure!!!!

The scope bends so the doctor can move it around the curves of your colon.

You may be asked to change positions at times so the doctor can more easily move the scope to better see the different parts of your colon.

HARD TO DO IF YOU ARE TOTALLY UNDER

The scope blows air into your colon and inflates it, which helps give the doctor a better view. Most patients do not remember the procedure afterwards.

The doctor can remove most abnormal growths in your colon, like a polyp, which is a growth in the lining of the bowel. Polyps are removed using tiny tools passed through the scope. Most polyps are not cancerous, but they could turn into cancer. Just looking at a polyp is not enough to tell if it is cancerous. The polyps are sent to a lab for testing. By identifying and removing polyps, a colonoscopy likely prevents most cancers from forming.

The doctor can also remove tissue samples to test in the lab for diseases of the colon (biopsy). In addition, if any bleeding occurs in the colon, the doctor can pass a laser, heater probe, electrical probe, or special medicines through the scope to stop the bleeding. The tissue removal and treatments to stop bleeding usually do not cause pain. In many cases, a colonoscopy allows for accurate diagnosis and treatment of colon abnormalities without the need for a major operation.

During the procedure you may feel mild cramping. You can reduce the cramping by taking several slow, deep breaths.

YEP TRY THAT WHEN TOTALLY UNDER

When the doctor has finished, the colonoscope is slowly withdrawn while the lining of your bowel is carefully examined. Bleeding and puncture of the colon are possible but uncommon complications of a colonoscopy.

A colonoscopy usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. The sedative and pain medicine should keep you from feeling much discomfort during the exam. You may feel some cramping or the sensation of having gas after the procedure is completed, but it usually stops within an hour. You will need to remain at the colonoscopy facility for 1 to 2 hours so the sedative can wear off.

Rarely, some people experience severe abdominal pain, fever, bloody bowel movements, dizziness, or weakness afterward. If you have any of these side effects, contact your physician immediately. Read your discharge instructions carefully. Medications such as blood-thinners may need to be stopped for a short time after having your colonoscopy, especially if a biopsy was performed or polyps were removed. Full recovery by the next day is normal and expected and you may return to your regular activities.

As far as my seeing part of the procedure it is not all that uncommon for that to be done seeing as how it is all observed on a camera.


As far as more than one person having had the test done Nonothing, it is recommended that all men over 55 need the test done so it is not all that uncommon.
In fact i would wager that there are more than 2/3rds of men on this board that have had the procedure done if they are over 55. if not they should have.

The uninformed that give information about things they know nothing about are more of a danger than the operation itself. :roll: :roll:
 

hopalong

Well-known member
More information for those uninformed indivuals.


Colonoscopy is the minimally invasive endoscopic examination of the large colon and the distal part of the small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus. It may provide a visual diagnosis (e.g. ulceration, polyps) and grants the opportunity for biopsy or removal of suspected lesions. Virtual colonoscopy, which uses 2D and 3D imagery reconstructed from computed tomography (CT) scans or from nuclear magnetic resonance (MR) scans, is also possible, as a totally non-invasive medical test, although it is not standard and still under investigation regarding its diagnostic abilities. Furthermore, virtual colonoscopy does not allow for therapeutic maneuvers such as polyp/tumor removal or biopsy nor visualization of lesions smaller than 5 millimeters. If a growth or polyp is detected using CT colonography, a standard colonoscopy would still need to be performed. Colonoscopy can remove polyps smaller than one millimeter. Once polyps are removed, they can be studied with the aid of a microscope to determine if they are precancerous or not. Colonoscopy is similar but not the same as sigmoidoscopy. The difference between colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy is related to which parts of the colon each can examine. Sigmoidoscopy allows doctors to view only the final two feet of the colon, while colonoscopy allows an examination of the entire colon, which measures four to five feet in length. Often a sigmoidoscopy is used as a screening procedure for a full colonoscopy.

Contents
1 Uses
2 Procedure
2.1 Preparation
2.2 The investigation
2.3 Risks
3 References
4 See also
5 External links



[edit] Uses
Indications for colonoscopy include gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unexplained changes in bowel habit or suspicion of malignancy. Colonoscopies are often used to diagnose colon cancer, but are also frequently used to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease. In older patients (sometimes even younger ones) an unexplained drop in hematocrit (one sign of anemia) is an indication to do a colonoscopy, usually along with an EGD (esophagoastroduodenoscopy), even if no obvious blood has been seen in the stool (feces).
Fecal occult blood is a quick test which can be done to test for microscopic traces of blood in the stool. A positive test is almost always an indication to do a colonoscopy. In most cases the positive result is just due to hemorrhoids; however, it can also be due to polyps (which are easily removed during the colonoscopy procedure), diverticulosis, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), or colon cancer.

Due to the high mortality associated with colon cancer and the high effectivity and low risks associated with colonoscopy, it is now also becoming a routine screening test for people 50 years of age or older. Subsequent rescreenings are then scheduled based on the initial results found, with a five- or ten-year recall being common for colonoscopies that produce normal results.


[edit] Procedure

[edit] Preparation
The patient may be asked to skip aspirin and aspirin products such as salisylate for up to ten days before the procedure to avoid the risk of bleeding if a polypectomy is performed during the procedure. Often a blood test is performed before the procedure and upon a low platelet count, a clot time test may be done. A clotting time greater than ten minutes may contraindicate polyp removal. Many laboratories are not performing bleeding time's any more, as platelet function tests are replacing it. [1][2]

The colon must be free of solid matter for the test to be performed properly. For one to three days, the patient is required to follow a low fibre or clear-fluid only diet. Examples of clear fluids are apple juice, bouillon, artificially flavored lemon-lime soda or sports drink, and of course water. Orange juice and prune juice contain fibre; along with milk they are banned from the list, as are liquids dyed red, orange, purple, or brown, such as cola or coffee. On the day before the colonoscopy, the patient is either given a laxative preparation (such as Bisacodyl, phospho soda, sodium picosulfate, or sodium phosphate and/or magnesium citrate) and large quantities of fluid or whole bowel irrigation is performed using a solution of polyethylene glycol and electrolytes.


[edit] The investigation
During the procedure the patient is often given sedation intravenously, employing agents such as midazolam or fentanyl. Although meperidine (Demerol) may be used as an alternative to fentanyl, the concern of seizures has relegated this agent to second choice for sedation behind the combination of midazolam and fentanyl. The average person will receive a combination of these two drugs, usually between 1-4 mg iv midazolam, and 25 to 100 g iv fentanyl. Sedation practices vary between practitioners and nations; in some clinics in Norway, sedation is rarely administered. [3] [4] Some endocoscopists are experimenting with, or routinely use, alternative or additional methods such as nitrous oxide [5] [6] and propofol [7], which have advantages and disadvantages relating to recovery time (particularly the duration of amnesia after the procedure is complete), patient experience, and the degree of supervision needed for safe administration. This sedation is called "twilight anesthesia" and for some patients it doesn't take and they are indeed awake for the procedure and watch the inside of their colon on the color monitor.
The first step is usually a digital rectal examination, to examine the tone of the sphincter and to determine if preparation has been adequate. The endoscope is then passed though the anus up the rectum, the colon (sigmoid, descending, transverse and ascending colon, the cecum), and ultimately the terminal ileum. The endoscope has a movable tip and multiple channels for instrumentation, air, suction and light. The bowel is occasionally insufflated with air to maximize visibility. Biopsies are frequently taken for histology.

In most experienced hands, the endoscope is advanced to the junction of where the colon and small bowel join up (cecum) in under 10 minutes in 95% of cases. Due to tight turns and redundancy in areas of the colon that are not "fixed", loops may form in which advancement of the endoscope creates a "bowing" effect that causes the tip to actually retract. These loops often result in discomfort due to stretching of the colon and its associated mesentery. Maneuvers to "reduce" or remove the loop include pulling the endoscope backwards while torquing the instrument. Alternatively, body position changes and abdominal support from external hand pressure can often "straighten" the endoscope to allow the scope to move forward. In a minority of patients, looping is often cited as a cause for an incomplete examination. Usage of alternative instruments leading to completion of the examination has been investigated, including use of pediatric colonscope, push enteroscope and upper GI endoscope variants.[8]

For screening purposes, a closer visual inspection is then often performed upon withdrawal of the endoscope over the course of 20 to 25 minutes. Lawsuits over missed cancerous lesions have prompted recent institutions to better document withdrawal time as rapid withdrawal times may be a source of potential medical legal liability. [9] This is often a real concern in private practice settings where high throughput of cases have been postulated as a financial incentive to complete colonoscopies as quickly as possible.

Suspicious lesions may be cauterized, treated with laser light or cut with an electric wire for purposes of biopsy or complete removal polypectomy. Medication can be injected, e.g. to control bleeding lesions. On average, the procedure takes 20-30 minutes, depending on the indication and findings. With multiple polypectomies or biopsies, procedure times may be longer. As mentioned above, anatomic considerations may also affect procedure times.

After the procedure, some recovery time is usually allowed to let the sedative wear off. Most facilities require that patients have a person with them to help them home afterwards (again, depending on the sedation method used).

One very common aftereffect from the procedure is a bout of flatulence and minor wind pain caused by air insufflation into the colon during the procedure.

An advantage of colonoscopy over x-ray imaging or other, less invasive tests, is the ability to perform therapeutic interventions during the test. If a polyp is found, for example, it can be removed by one of several techniques. A snare can be placed around a polyp for removal. Even if the polyp is flat on the surface it can often be removed. For example, the following show a polyp removed in stages.

[edit] Risks
This procedure has a low (0.2%) risk of serious complications.

The most serious complication is a tear or hole in the lining of the colon called a gastrointestinal perforation, which is life-threatening and requires immediate major surgery for repair; however, the rate of perforation is less than 1 in 2000 colonoscopies.

Bleeding complications may be treated immediately during the procedure by cauterization via the instrument. Delayed bleeding may also occur at the site of polyp removal up to a week after the procedure and a repeat procedure can then be performed to treat the bleeding site. Even more rarely, splenic rupture can occur after colonoscopy because of adhesions between the colon and the spleen.

As with any procedure involving anaesthesia, other complications would include cardiopulmonary complications such as temporary drop in blood pressure and oxygen saturation, usually the result of overmedication and easily reversed. In rare cases, more serious cardiopulmonary events such as a heart attack, stroke, or even death may occur; these are extremely rare except in critically ill patients with multiple risk factors.


[edit] References
 

kolanuraven

Well-known member
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Man, talk about OVERKILL in a response!!!!


Funny you should know all about this....well wait a minute, considering the part of the body involved & you being an A-hole and all....... :eek: :eek: silly me!!!!
 

Texan

Well-known member
kolanuraven said:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Man, talk about OVERKILL in a response!!!!
Did you read it all? Or was it too much for you to digest? :lol:

Look on the positive side - it probably provided plenty of erotic reading for nonothing. :???:
 

hopalong

Well-known member
kolanuraven said:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Man, talk about OVERKILL in a response!!!!


Funny you should know all about this....well wait a minute, considering the part of the body involved & you being an A-hole and all....... :eek: :eek: silly me!!!!

As dense as you can be at times I decided to give you a chance to grasp a little bit of what was written.

You do not seem to get the fact that the medical field seems to take it very serious, while you seem to think that it is a joke.
Call me and a##hole if you want but if this OVERKILL as you call it, can inform one person of the facts and they act upon that knowledge then I have accomplished something positive with my posting.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: What did you accomplish????
 

kolanuraven

Well-known member
Texan said:
kolanuraven said:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Man, talk about OVERKILL in a response!!!!
Did you read it all? Or was it too much for you to digest? :lol:

Look on the positive side - it probably provided plenty of erotic reading for nonothing. :???:


Well of course I didn't read it all....did you????? :lol: :lol: :lol:

How's life there buddy? Ya been quiet lately!
 

kolanuraven

Well-known member
hopalong said:
kolanuraven said:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Man, talk about OVERKILL in a response!!!!


Funny you should know all about this....well wait a minute, considering the part of the body involved & you being an A-hole and all....... :eek: :eek: silly me!!!!

As dense as you can be at times I decided to give you a chance to grasp a little bit of what was written.

You do not seem to get the fact that the medical field seems to take it very serious, while you seem to think that it is a joke.
Call me and a##hole if you want but if this OVERKILL as you call it, can inform one person of the facts and they act upon that knowledge then I have accomplished something positive with my posting.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: What did you accomplish????

Oh...this gets easier all the time with you & Co.

I didn't have to do anything....you did a good job of it yourself!!!


Wait a minute...I said it was serious and you were the one braggin that it was a piece of cake....NOW it's serious to you??? Man, you do have a hard time staying on one thing/person/name , don't you?
 
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