A procedure to examine the entire colon using a flexible camera tube.
Why it’s done:
- Rectal bleeding, anemia
- Screening for colon cancer
- Polyp removal
Preparation:
- Bowel prep with laxatives
- Clear-liquid diet 1 day before
What to expect:
- Sedation given
- Scope passed through rectum
- Takes 20–45 minutes
Risks:
- Bloating, bleeding
- Rare perforation
Follow-up:
- Results in 3–5 days
- Surveillance based on findings
