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Was referred to gastroenterologist for positive fit test (occult blood). was told to do egd/colonoscopy but i refused the tests. anything uninvasive?

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Noninvasive: Noninvasive studies of the colon include a virtual colonoscopy involving ct scanning and an air contrast barium enema. For study of the esophagus and stomach, a barium swallow and upper gi series can be done. However these older studies may miss smaller lesions.

Answered 5/7/2016

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A member asked:

Was referred to gastroenterologist for positive fit test (occult blood). was told to do egd/colonoscopy but i refused the tests. anything uninvasive?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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