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Regarding umbical hernia, my dad aged 77 has never had endoscopy or colonoscopy.he did have barium anaemia 5 years ago! all ok!y need for colon/endyo?
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Not related: Screening colonoscopy - yes. Upper endoscopy - only for symptoms. Umbilical her is - repair to relieve symptoms or prevent future problems.
Answered 4/26/2014
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