Why would they take biopsies during a colonoscopy?
Why would they take biopsies during a colonoscopy?
If your doctor thinks an area needs further evaluation, he or she might pass an instrument through the colonoscope to obtain a biopsy (a small sample of the colon lining) to be analyzed. Biopsies are used to identify many conditions, and your doctor will often take a biopsy even if he or she doesn’t suspect cancer.
What happens after a colonoscopy and biopsy?
Some people said that the specialist told them straight away that their bowel looked healthy. In other cases the doctor had explained immediately after the colonoscopy that further treatment might be needed. The type of treatment would depend on the biopsy results.
How long does a colonoscopy at the Mayo Clinic take?
A colonoscopy typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
Do you need a colonoscopy if you have had polyps?
If you have had polyps before, your doctor may recommend a follow-up colonoscopy to look for and remove any additional polyps. This is done to reduce your risk of colon cancer. A colonoscopy poses few risks. Rarely, complications of a colonoscopy may include:
How did the colonoscopy go for me on Friday?
I have had a colonoscopy on Friday just gone everything went well and a small polyp was removed from rectum and 6 biopsies were taken ( including polyp ) I knew they were taking 5 or more biopsies from all diff places of colon etc because my consultant had told me.
Some people said that the specialist told them straight away that their bowel looked healthy. In other cases the doctor had explained immediately after the colonoscopy that further treatment might be needed. The type of treatment would depend on the biopsy results.
When was the last time I had a colonoscopy?
Go to latest post 2 replies, last reply 9 months ago. I had a colonoscopy last Thursday and they took six biopsies during the procedure.
How long does it take to get results from colonoscopy?
People were usually told that they would get the results of a biopsy within three weeks of the investigation. If there was nothing wrong some people received their results over the telephone and a letter to confirm the results. The doctor phoned him within a few days to say that the polyps were benign (not cancerous).
Can a polyp be removed from a colonoscopy?
While small polyps can often be removed during colonoscopy, larger ones may require surgery. Risk factors for colon polyps are similar to those for colon cancer, including advanced age, family history of polyps or cancer, a diet high in red meat, or a history of inflammatory bowel disease.