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A 17-year-old female asked:

is it more dangerous for a teen (16 or 17 year old) to get a colonoscopy than an adult? if so, what are the different dangers or risks?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Gastroenterology 43 years experience

Basically same: Same risks.

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