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.
A colonoscopy is a visual examination of the entire large intestine (bowel or colon) using a flexible, fiber optics-equipped colonoscope. This procedure is widely used as a screen exam for early identification of colon cancer. colonoscopy can be uncomfortable; therefore, patients are given intravenous sedatives and other pain medication. As a result, patients are not aware of the procedure while in progress and do not remember it afterward. To assure a successful, exam, the patientâs bowel must be empty and clean.