colonoscopy
Sign in to saveColonoscopy () or coloscopy () is a medical procedure involving the endoscopic examination of the large bowel (colon) and the distal portion of the small bowel. This examination is performed using either a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera, which is mounted on a flexible tube and passed through the anus.
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A colonoscopy is a medical procedure in which a doctor uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the large bowel and the end of the small bowel by passing it through the anus. This procedure allows doctors to visually inspect these parts of the digestive system to look for abnormalities or problems.
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- Medical uses
- Colon cancer screening
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- Issues from general anesthesia
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Colonoscopy () or coloscopy () is a medical procedure involving the endoscopic examination of the large bowel (colon) and the distal portion of the small bowel. This examination is performed using either a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera, which is mounted on a flexible tube and passed through the anus.
The purpose of a colonoscopy is to provide a visual diagnosis via inspection of the internal lining of the colon wall, which may include identifying issues such as ulceration or precancerous polyps, and to enable the opportunity for biopsy or the removal of suspected colorectal cancer lesions.