The physicians discussed the importance of routine colonoscopy across age groups and noted that surgery in the elderly population is a personal decision and a quality-of-life question, according to the report.
Dr. Sossenheimer noted that colonoscopy should be considered like a dental exam or physical; it is part of the continuum of patients taking care of themselves.
Read the Deseret News’ report on screening colonoscopy.
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