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OVERVIEW

EQUIPMENT

REASONS FOR THE EXAM

PREPARATION FOR THE TEST

THE PROCEDURE

BENEFITS

ALTERNATIVE TESTING

SIDE EFFECTS & RISKS

 
FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY - SUMMARY

Sigmoidoscopy is a simple outpatient exam which can uncover a serious medical problem. Specific diagnoses can be made. Treatment programs can be evaluated, or reassurance can be provided when the exam is normal. It is one of the most useful and simple exams in medicine.

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