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Lani · 10-14-2007, 04:56 PM

when I get time I will read the original article, but just be aware, that there are different types of anaesthesias and even different types of general anaesthesia. One of the anesthetic agents, propofol (sp?) has even been found to have anti-bc effects.

A recent article seems to make virtual colonoscopy the new gold standard, so maybe you might look into whether you might want that first (and whether your insurance company is paying for it) as it quoted something like only 8% of those who get a virtual colonoscopy as needing a biopsy thereafter. It was not only as accurate in finding lesions, but more so than optical colonoscopy.

I will try to post link to it.

It sounds like a great way to skip a general anesthesia, but still involves a prep and gives you more radiation exposure.

Hope this helped more than confused. Hope I get some time soon.

10-14-2007, 04:56 PM	#9
Lani Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,783	what kind of anesthesia are they planning to use for the colonscopy when I get time I will read the original article, but just be aware, that there are different types of anaesthesias and even different types of general anaesthesia. One of the anesthetic agents, propofol (sp?) has even been found to have anti-bc effects. A recent article seems to make virtual colonoscopy the new gold standard, so maybe you might look into whether you might want that first (and whether your insurance company is paying for it) as it quoted something like only 8% of those who get a virtual colonoscopy as needing a biopsy thereafter. It was not only as accurate in finding lesions, but more so than optical colonoscopy. I will try to post link to it. It sounds like a great way to skip a general anesthesia, but still involves a prep and gives you more radiation exposure. Hope this helped more than confused. Hope I get some time soon.