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What are the tests for colonic polyps?
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Colonoscopy: Colonoscopy is used to detect polyps and remove them. Virtual colonosocpy, barium enema xray can only detect them and you will need a colonosocpy to remove them. Once removed thay are analyzed by pathology to determine the type of polyps and to make recommendation for follow up colonosocpy to detect new growth of polyps.
Answered 9/2/2016
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Colonoscopy is best: Colonoscopy is the best test to detect and remove colon polyps. It examines the entire colon. A sigmoidoscopy examines the last 1/3 of the colon and if polyps are found a colonoscopy is recommended. Ct colography and barium enema are radiologic tests to evaluate for colon polyps but these are less sensitive and, if polyps are found, you still need a colonoscopy for polyp removal.
Answered 9/29/2016
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