Les alternatives à la coloscopie
De : https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2023/11/29/should-you-get-a-colonoscopy.aspx? Traduction automatique ici : https://tinyurl.com/2p9cm9bb Should You Get a Colonoscopy? Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola 29 Novembre 2023 Story at-a-glance For those at high risk, colonoscopies may be useful, but it’s important to weigh the potential benefits against the potential harms In one study, those who were invited to get colonoscopies had an 18% lower risk of colorectal cancer than the unscreened group, but there was no statistically significant reduction in the risk of death from colorectal cancer One analysis found a death rate of 3 per 100,000 colonoscopies, along with serious adverse events in 44 per 10,000, “with a number needed to harm of 225” Other risks include bleeding after removal of a precancerous polyp, perforation and anesthesia complications To avoid contaminated equipment, contact the clinic or hospital ahead of ...