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Is a biopsy routinely done during an endoscapy to rule out problems secondary to long standing chronic reflux when there are no visible abnormalities?

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Dr. Herbert Hoover answered

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No: During colonoscopy, a biopsy is performed only if there is a visible abnormality. Biopsies can lead to perforation and bleeding and should be performed only for a good indication.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/24/2013

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Dr. Robert Grieco answered

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Yes: It very common to take random biopsies of that part of the esophagus to look for microscopic changes that might not look abnormal to the endoscopist.

Dr Hoepfner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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A member asked:

Is a biopsy routinely done during an endoscapy to rule out problems secondary to long standing chronic reflux when there are no visible abnormalities?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Herbert Hoover answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

Dr. Robert Grieco answered

Dr Hoepfner and 2 doctors agreed

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