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Risks of the Procedure
Like any specialized procedure, colonoscopy has associated risks. Your colonoscopy team is highly trained, and fortunately, problems are rare. If you have any questions at the end of this section, please write them down and discuss them with your doctor. The two most serious complications are bleeding and perforation of the colon, but these happen in less than two percent of all colonoscopies performed. |
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