Colonoscopy
The
colon
(or large bowel/large intestine) starts at the end of the small intestine and ends at the rectum and anus. A
Gastroenterologist
will undertake a colonoscopy using a long flexible tube (a colonoscope) and thread it up through the rectum and transmits an image to a viewing screen. The lining of the colon and rectum can be inspected for such things as inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. Colonoscopy is most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum, and for causes of unexplained changes in
bowel
habits. If an abnormal growth, such as a polyp (a stalk-shaped growth or lump), is found, a small piece may be taken for examination (biopsy) or it may be removed. Thorough cleansing of the bowel is necessary before a colonoscopy (also known as a pouchoscopy). You will be given pain medication and a moderate sedative to keep you comfortable during the procedure.
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Dr McKay is committed to providing you with the latest safe, minimally-invasive surgical techniques, including endoscopic surgery, and transanal endoscopic . . .
Dr Gary McKay BMed FRACS CSSANZ
T: 1300 265 666 F: (02) 9475 0057 Practice Locations in Sydney: Bella Vista, Chatswood, Eastwood . . .
Consultation services:
Consultations are available for general gastrointestinal conditions with specific expertise in cancer screening and prevention . . .
Dr Shahrir Kabir is a specialist colorectal surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive management of colorectal conditions.
Areas of Special Interest
Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Liver Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Functional Bowel Disorders
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Dr Mark Muhlmann is an Australian educated and trained Colorectal and General Surgeon. . . .
Areas of Special Interest
Gastroenterology, Motility Studies, Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Hepatology, Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Gastric . . .
Areas of Special Interest
Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy, Hepatology, Autoimmune liver diseases, Hepatitis, Hepatocellular Carcinoma . . .
Areas of Special Interest
Hepatology, Capsule Endoscopy, Gastroscopy & Colonscopy, Bowel Cancer Screening, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Functional . . .
Diagnostic Procedures
Areas of Special Interest
Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, Pill Cam, Hepatology & Interventional Endoscopy
Other Languages Spoken
Chinese, Mandarin . . .
Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, General Gastroenterology, Open Access Endoscopy . . .
Areas of Special Interest
Consultant Gastroenterologist: Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Coeliac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colon Cancer Prevention . . .
Areas of Special Interest
Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease . . .
Areas of Special Interest
Colonoscopy, Bowel Cancer Screening, Inflammatory Bowel Disease . . .