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News items on 'Colonoscopy'
Colonoscopy Has a 'Right Side' Blind Spot
(World health - EU Monitor 16/12/2008)
While a colonoscopy is a very effective procedure for combating colorectal cancer, it may not be quite as good as previously thought, a new study suggests. The procedure does a good job of detecting early signs of disease on the left side of the colon, or large intestine, but is not as effective at spotting potential problems of the right side of the organ.
Patients could face further tests
(BBC 15/10/2008)
Almost 100 patients in Somerset who were tested for bowel conditions could face further tests following doubts over how well the examinations were carried out. Hospital bosses said a consultant had found cancer in a patient who had previously had a colonoscopy. NHS officials said the consultant who carried out the later tests had questioned the thoroughness of the initial examinations.
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