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Colonoscopy

This procedure is used to examine the appearance of colon using a thin, flexible viewing tube (colonoscope), which is attached to a viewing monitor.  Colonoscopies are used when symptoms appear that suggest colon diseases.  This procedure is your best alternative in order to evaluate the cause of blood in the stool, abdominal pain, diarrhea, change in bowel habits and abnormalities found during x-rays or CAT Scan.  Some patients that have a family history of colon disease may be recommended to schedule regular colonoscopies because they are at a greater risk of developing polyps or colon cancer.

Before the procedure it is necessary that all fecal matter be removed from the colon.  The presence of any fecal matter may affect the effectiveness and duration of the exam.  Therefore, the patient is put on a liquid diet and given cleansing enemas before the procedure.  Additional medication may be given to help empty the bowels. 

In general, medications should not be discontinued during a colonoscopy; however, certain medications such as blood thinners may affect the effectiveness of the exam.  Therefore, discuss any medications you are taking with your physician before the exam, in addition to making him/her aware of any allergies or pre-existing conditions.  Also, let your physician know if you have been given antibiotics before any other medical or dental surgery. 

During the procedure, the patient is given an IV and the heart blood pressure and oxygenation of blood are monitored.  A sedative or other pain relief medications may also be administered.  The patient may experience bloating, cramping and pressure during the procedure; yet, these effects will be minimal with the medications.  The patient will then lie on their left side or back while the colonoscope is slowly inserted through the anus and into the colon.  The lining and integrity of the colon is monitored as it is inserted and retracted.  Abnormalities such as polyps and bleeding can be tended during this portion of the procedure.  A biopsy (tissue sample) may also be taken to be analyzed for cancer.  This procedure lasts about 15-60 mins.

The patient will be in observation for about 1-2 hours while the medication wear off.  Afterwards, a driver may take the patient home.  The patient should not drive or operate machinery for the entire day even if they feel alert, since sedatives have been administered.  Side effects include cramping and gas; these will be relieved shortly after the procedure with the passing of gas.  Diet and activities may be restricted if polyps were removed during biopsy.

Complications from colonoscopy are very rare.  They include: bleeding at site of biopsy (which can be tended to without surgery or transfusion), reaction to sedatives, irritation of vein through which sedatives were administered, and complications resulting from pre-existing heart and lung diseases.  If you experience any of the following side effects you should contact your physician immediately: severe abdominal pain, fever, chills or rectal bleeding.

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A premier site for the diagnosis, treatment and management Gastrointestinal diseases, Drs. Tenner and Baradarian provide a variety of Patient Services.
Drs. Tenner and Baradarian are Board Certified Gastroenterologists performing a variety of tests and procedures at their private offices and at Maimonides Medical Center.
We perform many tests & procedure, including: Barium Enema Barium Esophagram Capsule Endoscopy Colonoscopy Colon Cancer Screening EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) Endoscopic Ultrasound ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Esophageal Dilation Esophageal pH Fundoplication Hemorrhoid Banding Hemorrhoidectomy Lactose Tolerance Test Liver Biopsy PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Sigmoidoscopy Stool Acidity Test Upper GI Series
BrooklynGI.com with offices in New York City Brooklyn Queens and Manhattan. Treating patients from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. is dedicated to helping patients and physicians receive accurate and up-to-date information on the Gastrointestinal tract (GI Tract) The organs that compose the GI tract include, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine (Colon), Pancreas and the Liver and Gall Bladder (Hepato-Biliary Tree) Dr. Scott Tenner. Physicians include Dr. Scott Tenner Dr. Robin Baradarian Dr. Susan Ramdhaney Dr. Nison Badalov.
Gastrointestinal GI diseases and conditions including Achalasia Private Practice at 2211 Emmons Ave. Other locations include Maimonides Medical Center 1025 48th Street, Beth Israel Medical Center at KD3201 Kings Highway, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Ctr at 585 Schenectady Ave, Brookdale Hospital at One Brookdale Plaza, and Kings Highway Hospital at 2525 Kings Highway
Barrett's Esophagus Chronic Hepatitis Cirrhosis of the liver Celiac disease Collagenous Colitis Colorectal cancer Colorectal polyps Constipation Crohn's disease Diverticulosis And Diverticulitis Fatty liver (Steatohepatitis) Gallstones Gas Gastritis Gastric Cancer GERD Helicobacter pylori infection Hemochromatosis Hemorrhoids Hepatitis (Viral Hepatitis A, B, C etc) Hiatus Hernia Irritable Bowel Syndrome Lactose Intolerance Liver failure and transplantation Lymphocytic Colitis Microscopic Colitis Esophageal Cancer Pancreatitis Peptic Ulcer Primary biliary cirrhosis Reflux esophagitis Ulcerative colitis
A premier site for the diagnosis, treatment and management Gastrointestinal diseases, Drs. Tenner and Baradarian provide a variety of Patient Services.
Drs. Tenner and Baradarian are Board Certified Gastroenterologists performing a variety of tests and procedures at their private offices and at Maimonides Medical Center.
We perform many tests & procedure, including: Barium Enema Barium Esophagram Capsule Endoscopy Colonoscopy Colon Cancer Screening EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) Endoscopic Ultrasound ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Esophageal Dilation Esophageal pH Fundoplication Hemorrhoid Banding Hemorrhoidectomy Lactose Tolerance Test Liver Biopsy PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Sigmoidoscopy Stool Acidity Test Upper GI Series

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