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If a ct shows multiple perforations of rectum/bowel,should a full colonoscopy be done to assess or is tat not appropriate considerin the perforations?

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Multiple: perforations suggest advanced DIVERTICULOSIS and YES in my opinion, a COLONOSCOPY IS indicated! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 9/24/2017

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A member asked:

If a ct shows multiple perforations of rectum/bowel,should a full colonoscopy be done to assess or is tat not appropriate considerin the perforations?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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