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A procedure in which a scope is used to view the sigmoid flexure, a part of the colon that's shaped like the letter S.
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| sigmoidoscopy |
A visual examination of the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon and part of the descending colon with 10 inches (25cm) or longer lighted tube, either rigid or flexible. Biopsy specimens can be removed through the sigmoidoscope.
Ãâó: www.ostomates.org/glossary.html
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| sigmoidoscopy |
(sig-moid-OSS-ko-pee): Inspection of the lower colon using a thin, lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope. Samples of tissue or cells may be collected for examination under a microscope. Also called proctosigmoidoscopy.
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| sigmoidoscopy |
An examination with a scope that can visualize about 50% of the colon
Ãâó: cancernetwork.com/myths/colon/Col10.htm
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| sigmoidoscopy |
a procedure where a lighted, flexible tube (endoscope) is inserted into the rectum to view the sigmoid colon.
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