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is colonoscopy recommended for a 75 y.o pateient who had undergone radical nephrectomy

By Anonymous December 9, 2019 - 11:22pm
 
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Patient also had an intestinal blockage, would her health support the procedure? Alternative procedures? Thanks

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Anonymous

Thank you for your comments which are also born out by the US Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF).
For this patient a GI blockage is suspected. If a blockage is confirmed the colonoscopy may not be able to penetrate deep enough into the colon to confirm the diagnosis. In a financially lucrative, relatively safe GI procedure, and a culture of over treatment one really ponders the blurred line between medicine and creative entrepreneurship.

December 10, 2019 - 4:51pm
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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

We cannot ascertain if the woman in question is healthy enough for a colonoscopy or if her nephrectomy would affect the procedure.

Is she looking into a colonoscopy for preventative care or as a diagnostic tool? Has her doctor suggested a colonoscopy? Many people don't get colonoscopies after the age of 75, along with mammograms, pap tests and other preventative tests.

Please get back to us with more information- we look forward to hearing from you!
Susan

December 10, 2019 - 2:38pm
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Anonymous (reply to SusanC)

For this patient a GI blockage is suspected. If a blockage does indeed exists, how would a colonoscope penetrate deep enough into the colon to confirm diagnosis?
In a financially, relatively safe GI procedure, and a culture of over treatment one ponders the blurred line between medicine and creative entrepreneurship.
Thank you

December 10, 2019 - 4:59pm
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