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Had a ct scan( no contrast) that showed mild diverticulosis. however, had colonoscopy and doctor said no divertocula seen at all! which is right?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Diverticulosis : Colonoscopy results are dependent on how clean your colon is and how good the doctor is. Sometimes when the colon is not clean the request is to repeat the test. Your CT demonstrated the diverticulosis that was not seen during the time of the colonoscopy.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/5/2019

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A member asked:

Had a ct scan( no contrast) that showed mild diverticulosis. however, had colonoscopy and doctor said no divertocula seen at all! which is right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Modi agreed

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