Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a medical procedure used to detect abnormalities in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). It involves inserting a thin, flexible, lighted tube into the anus and lower colon. During the procedure, the doctor looks for any signs of polyps, ulcers, and abnormal growths that could potentially be cancerous. Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a safe and efficient way to detect and monitor various types of colorectal cancer and other diseases of the lower colon. It is also quicker and easier to perform than a full colonoscopy. Early diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer can result in better patient prognosis and increased survival rates.
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ISSN: 2471-7061
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor-in-Chief: Basem Azab, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine academic faculty attending
Medical director of anticoagulation center
Staten Island University Hospital
Department of Surgery
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine, which is the lower part of the body's digestive system. During digestion, food moves through the stomach and small intestine into the colon. The colon absorbs water and nutrients from the food and stores waste matter (stool).