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Direct Access Colonoscopy

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Under Review — this page was due to be reviewed by 23 October 2024. The information shown here may be outdated.

Please provide your patient with the information leaflet here on what to expect during their appointment.

See Lower GI pathway here for details of which services to use.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusions

• Strong FH CRC (colonoscopy recommended at age 50-55 if asymptomatic) 
           o CRC in 1 first degree relatives aged <50 years 
           o CRC in 2 FDR of any age 
           o See BSG website: ‘Colonoscopy in High Risk groups’ for more information 

• Polyp surveillance 
          o Previous adenomatous polyps 
          o See BSG guidlines for Post-polypectomy Surveillance

Exclusions

  • Mental health problems or dementia (would they tolerate bowel prep and procedure; capacity to sign consent)
  • Recent MI or CVA within 8w
  • eGFR <30
  • Patient body weight >135kg
  • Had full colonoscopy within last 2y

Downloads

Colonoscopy Leaflet

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Moviprep Instructions Morning

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Moviprep Instructions Afternoon

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Moviprep Instructions Evening

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy leaflet

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Gastroscopy leaflet

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Last updated: Aug 9th, 2024
Review date: Oct 23rd, 2024

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