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Do I still have to cleanse before a virtual colonoscopy?

Does a VC still require a colon cleanse?


Answers


Replied on 11/12/2009

By: Accuscan Health Imaging  |  Dr Wendell A. Gibby
Salt Lake City, UT


Yes you do have to do a Colon Cleanse for a virtual colonoscopy.


Replied on 11/5/2009

By: Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health  |  
Gilbert, AZ


Yes, if your bowel is not cleansed the exam will be nondiagnostic.


Replied on 11/4/2009

By: Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health  |  
Phoenix, AZ


Yes Colon Cleanse is required for VC.


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