Sigmoidoscopy

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This procedure is used to examine the rectum and lower colon sigmoid colon The viewing instrument a sigmoidoscope is 60 cm long and the thickness of a finger It is inserted

colon for polyps abnormal areas or cancer A sigmoidoscope a thin lighted tube is inserted through the rectum into the sigmoid colon Polyps or tissue samples may be taken for biopsy Sigmoidoscopy A thin lighted tube is inserted through the anus and rectum and into the lower part of the colon to look for abnormal areas

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If polyps are found during a colonoscopy or if the person is moderate or high risk for colon cancer a more frequent evaluation may be needed Click Thumbnail Sigmoidoscopy A scope is introduced into the rectum and is able to view a portion of the lower part of your colon If polyps are found a complete colon exam such as colonoscopy

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a polyp on flexible sigmoidoscopy necessitates a complete colon inspection with a colonoscope since at least 30 percent of these patients will have additional polyps HOME

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you are taking and if you have heart valve abnormalities or hip knee prostheses In these cases antibiotics may be needed before the procedure in order to avoid infection During the procedure the patient will feel only mild discomfort including bloating pressure and cramping While lying on his her left side the sigmoidoscope will be inserted into the

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy A sigmoidoscopy is the visual examination of the inside of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a flexible fiberoptic or video endoscope The colon is