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Patients need to fast 6 hours for an oral (through the mouth) procedure |
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If a rectal (through the colon) procedure is needed, bowel preparation is usually required |
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Iron tablets and aspirin should be stopped for 1 week |
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Patients recover in a comfortable environment and are generally discharged to home the same day. |
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Download patient information sheet here (pdf) |
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