Colonoscopy - GI infections

Gastro Intestinal Infections

Dr Patsy Lill
Professor Emerita
University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Colonoscopy

A 59-year-old man undergoes a routine screening colonoscopy. Numerous openings in the mucosa of the bowel are seen. Below is a image of a similar case.

The BEST next step in treating this patient is:

1. Warn the patient to come in if symptoms develop
2. Tie off the diverticuli
3. Prescribe a diet low in fiber
4. Remove the colon

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