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Dr. Luther Sigurdsson, MD is an organ transplant specialist in Green Bay, WI specializing in pediatric transplant medicine and pediatric gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Iceland Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Luther Sigurdsson, MD is affiliated with UW Health.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Luther Sigurdsson, MD graduated from University of Iceland Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Hartford Hospital. He is certified by the Pediatric Gastroenterology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: University of Iceland Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Hartford Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Luther Sigurdsson specializes in pediatric transplant medicine and pediatric gastroenterology. These areas are among Dr. Sigurdsson's clinical interests: esophageal pH monitoring, upper endoscopy, and colonoscopy. He is affiliated with UW Health. He graduated from the University of Iceland Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Sigurdsson's residency was performed at Hartford Hospital.
