Lower Endoscopy
Assessment
A detailed history and physical examination are required during the assessment in order to determine the indications for and contraindications against colonoscopy.
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Last updated: June 4, 2018
Citation
Elfar, Walaa, and Derek Wakeman. "Lower Endoscopy." Pediatric Surgery NaT, American Pediatric Surgical Association, 2018. Pediatric Surgery Library, www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829833/2/Lower_Endoscopy.
Elfar W, Wakeman D. Lower Endoscopy. In: Hirschl RR, Powell DD, Waldhausen JJ, eds. Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association; 2018. https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829833/2/Lower_Endoscopy. Accessed May 4, 2026.
Elfar, W., & Wakeman, D. (2018). Lower Endoscopy. In Hirschl, R., Powell, D., & Waldhausen, J. (Eds.), Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association. https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829833/2/Lower_Endoscopy
Elfar W, Wakeman D. Lower Endoscopy [Internet]. In: Hirschl RR, Powell DD, Waldhausen JJ, editors. Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association; 2018. [cited 2026 May 04]. Available from: https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829833/2/Lower_Endoscopy.
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