Colonoscopy
The RocklandMD Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Centre offers quick appointments for anyone needing to undergo a colonoscopy. This service is offered at the RocklandMD Town of Mount Royal location.
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The RocklandMD Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Centre offers quick appointments for anyone needing to undergo a colonoscopy. This service is offered at the RocklandMD Town of Mount Royal location.
A colonoscopy is an endoscopic exam, during which the physician, assisted by a nurse, uses a thin, flexible probe with a camera (endoscope) to visualize the interior of the rectum and colon. The procedure is used to screen and diagnose certain problems of the colon such as (but not limited to) colon cancer and in some cases treat them.
One or several biopsies may sometimes have to be done during the procedure. They are sent to pathology for analysis. Pathology reports are available 2 to 4 weeks following the procedure.
A colonoscopy is a standard procedure that carries very little risk. Although rare, these risks may include:
In medicine, no specific exam is full-proof. In very rare cases (2-6%), polyps and/or cancers may go by undetected, resulting in false negative results
Once your colonoscopy is done and you are ready to leave the Centre, you will be given contact information allowing you to reach a nurse 24/7 should you have any concerns.
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