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OVERVIEW

EQUIPMENT

REASONS FOR THE EXAM

PREPARATION FOR THE TEST

THE PROCEDURE

ALTERNATIVE TESTING

SIDE EFFECTS & RISKS

SUMMARY
 
FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY - BENEFITS

The benefits of sigmoidoscopy can include the following:

It is often possible to determine the specific cause of symptoms.
Conditions such as colitis and diverticulosis can be monitored to determine effectiveness of treatment.
Polyps and tumors can be discovered at an early stage.

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