| Colon or Rectal Stricture
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| Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines |
Referral is indicated when patient has been found to have a colon or rectal stricture by physical examination, endoscopy, or contrast imaging
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| Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit |
Colonoscopy with biopsy or barium enema
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, with contrast
Serum studies to include CBC and comprehensive metabolic panel
Reports of any testing performed outside of the UMHS system and radiologic images on CD should be available for review at or before the time of the clinic visit. Receiving these prior to the clinic visit is preferable.
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| Patient Education/Information (includes preps) |
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| Appointment Timeframe |
Within 2 weeks, as long as patient is not significantly obstructed
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| How to Get Results to Consultant |
UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients:
Reports and/or medical records can be faxed to 734-232-6189
CDs can be hand-carried to the appointment
Reports, medical records, CDs, and pathology slides can be mailed to:
Division of Colorectal Surgery
Attention: Jain Carver
2124 Taubman
1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5343
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5343 |
| Clinic Contact Information |
Physicians: 800-962-3555
Patients: 734-615-7565
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| Clinic Location Sites |
Colorectal Surgery Clinic |
| UM Consulting Physician |
Karin M Hardiman, MD
Arden Marie Morris, MD
Scott E Regenbogen, MD
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| Revised on: |
09/19/2012 |