How is the colonoscopy tube cleaned after each patient procedure?

Doctor's Answer

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Dr Jason Lim

Colorectal Surgeon

A colonoscope is washed with a special cleaning fluid either manually or by a machine. All channels of the scope are scrubbed and cleaned and frequent audits are mandated where the scopes are cultured to check their level of sterility and to ensure that proper cleaning procedures are adhered to.

To understand more about getting a colonoscopy in Singapore, read this to get complete breakdown of what happens during your colonoscopy.

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