Colon Cancer Symptoms: Stool Changes & Surgical Risks

Colon cancer symptoms vary between the right and left sides, often manifesting as stool changes or spasms. Understanding the risks of a perforated colon during colonoscopy and post-surgical complications is key to patient safety.

Colonoscopy Symptoms of a Perforated Colon

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Esther Kinuthia RN BSN BA

Colonoscopy is a test that enables the inspection of the entire colon using a fiberoptic tube known as colonoscope. A colonoscopy is used to detect abnormalities in the colon such as colon cancer and inflammation. Colon perforation occurs when the colonoscope punctures the wall of the colon during a colonoscopy.