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When a gastroenterologist only can scope 80% of the lg. intestine during colonoscopy,( the prep was completed as written) what should be next step?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Virtual colonoscopy: Or CT colonography is used as an alternative for incomplete colonoscopy attempts.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

When a gastroenterologist only can scope 80% of the lg. intestine during colonoscopy,( the prep was completed as written) what should be next step?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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