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How does a person with a ileostomy get a colonoscapy ?
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Easy: If the rectum is still open thru there or thru the ostomy
Answered 10/6/2012
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Depends: On what surgery was done previously. Colonoscooy can still be done through the rectal area, or it can be done through an ostomy if there are 2 ends exposed. Your gastroenterologist can describe the procedure to you.
Answered 9/26/2012
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