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OVERVIEW

EQUIPMENT

REASONS FOR THE EXAM

PREPARATION FOR THE TEST

THE PROCEDURE

BENEFITS

SIDE EFFECTS & RISKS

SUMMARY
 
FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY - ALTERNATIVE TESTING

Alternative testing includes barium enema x-ray exams. Additionally, the stools can be examined in a variety of ways to uncover or study certain bowel conditions. However, a direct look at the lower rectum and lower bowel by sigmoidoscopy is by far the best method of examining this area.

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