I myself phoned Wash., DC and spoke to a person in the VA health care subcommittee, and they told me they are fully aware of this issue with the dental services. The directors of all the hospitals are fully aware of this issue and frustrated on what to do. Sadly, I am not sure what to do.
A colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum. A tiny video camera at the tip of the tube allows the doctor to view the inside of the entire colon. If necessary, polyps or other types of abnormal tissue can be removed through the scope during a colonoscopy. Tissue samples (biopsies) can be taken during a colonoscopy as well.
What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a procedure, which enables the direct visualization of the lining of your colon (large intestine). A flexible tube, as thick as your finger, is inserted into the anus and slowly advanced from the rectum to the cecum (the anatomic beginning of the colon).Lesions such as polyps, colon cancer and inflammation can be found during a colonoscopy. flexible tube, as thick as your finger, is inserted into the anus and slowly advanced from the rectum to the cecum (the anatomic beginning of the colon). Lesions such as polyps, colon cancer and inflammation can be found during a colonoscopy.