Are colonoscopies safe? Travis Barker’s emergency sparks fears

Are colonoscopies safe? Travis Barker’s emergency sparks fears

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https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/07/01/are-colonoscopies-safe-travis-barkers-emergency-sparks-fears/

With millions of Americans undergoing colonoscopies each year to screen for cancer, it’s not surprising that concerns were sparked by news that rocker Travis Barker was rushed to the hospital Tuesday with a severe case of pancreatitis, potentially “triggered” by a recent colonoscopy.

The report came from TMZ, which, contrary to perceptions that it’s just a scandal-mongering gossip site, tends to report accurately on celebrity tragedies. A number of outlets, including the New York Times, Insider and Health, took the report seriously enough that they rushed to find out from experts whether a colonoscopy can in fact trigger a bout of pancreatitis and whether the procedure is more risky than patients have been led to believe.