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flexible sigmoidoscopy (n)
visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
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visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
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Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a non-invasive procedure that allows doctors to examine the lower part of the colon and rectum.
The procedure involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera attached into the rectum.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is typically used to screen for colorectal cancer and other abnormalities.
The preparation for flexible sigmoidoscopy involves drinking a clear liquid and taking laxatives to clear the colon.