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If i had a double knee repacrment, do i need to take antibiotics before a colonoscopy?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Best to : Question your orthopedic surgeon and GI doctor but in general unless it is a fresh knee replacement, antibiotics are not indicated.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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Varies: Some GI docs will insist upon it, others don't. There is no cut and dried rule these days.

Answered 6/10/2014

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