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Lower GI Endoscopy (Colonoscopy)

What is this?
Lower GI Endoscopy (also called colonoscopy) is a test done by a doctor to examine the cecum, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, rectum and anal canal for possible causes of problems with your child’s in the colon. Indications
Diagnostic
• Hematochezia
• Rectal polyp
• Hemorrhoids
• IBD
• Intestinal TB
• Unexplained chronic diarrhea
• SRUS
Therapeutic
• Polypectomy
• Foreign body removal
• Food impaction