Bronchoscopy
Dr. Ching-Kai Lin & The nurses of the Endoscopy room
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anesthesiologist(Dr. Wen-Ying Lin)
physician of Chest Medicine
registered nurse
registered nurse anesthetist
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Fair medical expenses
Professional staff
Safe environment
Considerate service
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What I should know?
Education & video from AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
Upper Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
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Warm and spacious
Detailed description
Protection of Privacy
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What else should I know about colonoscopy?
Benefits: (With this procedure, the benefits listed below may be achieved. However, the physician cannot guarantee any definite beneficial results. It is up to you to make an informed decision after fully comprehending the benefits and risks.)
(1) Removal of tissues: a type of biopsy; the physician places a long thin metal forceps through the endoscope, to take out a small tissue specimen for microscopic analysis. Patients usually do not feel the biopsy. Possible complications include bleeding and perforation, but the probability is
less than 0.1%.
(2) Polypectomy: an electro-ablation method used to remove a larger sized polyp for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Possible complications include bleeding and perforation, but the probability is less than 0.2%.
(3) Hemostasis: a local injection, electrocautery, argon plasma coagulation, variceal ligation, or hemoclip used to stop bleeding if necessary. A possible complication is perforation.
(4) Success rate: almost 100% except for patients with low tolerance, unusual anatomy, incomplete preparation (e.g. the stomach has not been emptied), or change of vital signs (e.g. consciousness, heart rate, or blood pressure) during the procedure. If the exam cannot be
completed, other exams will be suggested.
Risks:(There is no surgical procedure, or medical intervention, that is free of risks. The potential
risks listed below are recognized. However, there are certain unexpected risks that are not
listed below.)
Possible complications: some patients may suffer from abdominal distension, abdominal pain,
or even perforation, but the probability of this happening is less than 1%.
Post Colonoscopy and Polypectomy Patient Instructions
What I should know about Screening Endoscopy?
Risks: Some patients may experience abdominal distension or pain, during or shortly after the procedure. There is even a risk of bowel perforation, though the probability of this happening is well below 0.06%. Still, there may be even rarer other conditions that are not listed above.
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