Sigmoidoscopy

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Sigmoidoscopy is the minimally invasive medical examination of the large intestine from the rectum through the last part of the colon. here are two types of sigmoidoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, which uses a flexible endoscope, and rigid sigmoidoscopy, which uses a rigid device. Flexible sigmoidoscopy is today generally the preferred procedure.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Flexible sigmoidoscopy enables the physician to look at the inside of the large intestine from the rectum through the last part of the colon, called the sigmoid or descending colon. Physicians may use the procedure to find the cause of diarrhea, abdominal pain, or constipation.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Screening for Colorectal Cancer

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Rigid sigmoidoscopy
Rigid sigmoidoscopy has no longer the value it had in the past, before the advent of videocolonoscopy (flexible sigmoidoscopy). However, it may be still useful in ano-rectal diseases such as bleeding per rectum or inflammatory rectal disease, particularly in the general practice and pediatrics.

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Anorectal Disease (Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Abscesses, Cancer)
Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Diverticular Disease
Endoscopy and Pancreatic-Biliary Disorders (Cancer, Pancreatitis)
Enterostomal Therapy
Fecal Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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Motility Disorders (IBS, Gastroparesis, Fecal Incontinence)
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Swallowing & Esophageal Disorders (Barrett's Esophagus)

Polyps of the Colon and Rectum
Polyps are abnormal growths rising from the lining of the large intestine (colon) and protruding into the intestinal canal (lumen). Some polyps are flat; others have a stalk.

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