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Can many months of cdif & tx make your colon more likely to perforate from colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy after its cured (test ok & no sx)?

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Dr. Howard Hack answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: I am not aware of any data to suggest this.

Answered 12/5/2013

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Dr. Tadge Kanjo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Depends : An inflamed colon is at higher risk of complications during colonoscopy as it tends to be thicker, more blood flow, and less flexible. If your colon has recovered from for C difficle colitis then your risk is back to normal. If you have been chronically ill and you are malnourished as a result you will have a slightly increased risk as well as a decreased ability to recover from a complication.

Answered 8/7/2014

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