a routine outpatient procedure in which the inside of the lower large intestine (called the sigmoid colon) is examined. Flexible sigmoidoscopies are commonly used to evaluate bowel disorders, rectal bleeding, or polyps (usually benign growths), and to screen people over age 50 for colon and rectal cancer. During the procedure, a physician uses a sigmoidoscope (a long, flexible instrument about 1/2 inch in diameter) to view the lining of the rectum and the large intestine. The sigmoidoscope is inserted through the rectum and advanced into the large intestine (colon) to view the lining of the rectum and the lower third of the large intestine (sigmoid colon).
A thin lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope is utilized to look inside the rectum and lower colon for polyps, tumors or other abnormalities. Only the lower 1/4 to 1/3 of the colon is visualized.
A test in which a flexible tube about 2.5 feet in length is used to examine the rectum and lower part of the large bowel. The tube has a light source, a magnifying eyepiece, and an open channel through which air can be passed and a biopsy taken.
A procedure in which the doctor uses an instrument with a light and camera on the end of the tube which is very flexible. This procedure allows the doctor to inspect the lower colon and rectal areas.
An exam to visualize the rectum and the lower part of the colon. The sigmoidoscope or endoscope is inserted into the anus, through the rectum and slowly advanced into the large intestine.
visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
an examination of the lower (distal) part of the gastrointestinal tract, which is called the colon or large intestine (bowel), using a flexible tube that is approximately the size of your finger
an examination of the rectum and the sigmoid colon using a lighted tube
a similar type of test, however, in which the scope only goes into the lower portion of the colon
a test to examine the lower intestine
A routine outpatient procedure in which a physician inserts a sigmoidoscope (a long, flexible instrument about 1/2 inch in diameter) in the rectum and advances it to the large intestine (colon) to view the lining of the rectum and the lower third of the large intestine (sigmoid colon).
An endoscope - a thin, flexible tube with a light on the end - is used to examine the inner lining of the rectum and the last two feet of the colon, where many cancers and polyps develop; the test usually is performed in a physician's office and does not require the use of any anesthesia.
A minimally invasive procedure in which the lining of the last third of the colon can be examined by directly looking at the lining.
Also called proctosigmoidoscopy. A procedure in which the doctor looks inside the rectum and the lower portion of the colon (sigmoid colon) through a flexible, lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope. The doctor may collect samples of tissue or cells for closer examination and remove some polyps within view. more...
Type of endoscopy used to examine the rectum and colon.
The process by which the rectum and lower third of the colon (sigmoid colon) are inspected. A sigmoidoscope is a long, flexible, slender tube with a lens on the end used to visualize a portion of the colon to look for the presence of growths.
insertion of a small-sized tube into the rectum to visualize the rectum and a portion of the colon
A test to help find cancer or polyps on the inside of the rectum and part of the colon. A slender, hollow, lighted tube is placed into the rectum. The doctor is able to look for polyps or other abnormalities.
Procedure using a lighted scope to examine the sigmoid colon (left side) and rectum; Ability to see 40-50% of the colon.
A test to screen for cancer; a lighted tube is placed in the rectum so the doctor can look inside.
a procedure done to examine the lower portion of the colon. A thin tube is inserted through the rectum and used to view the bottom portion of the colon. Small polyps may be removed during this procedure and biopsies can be taken from areas where cancer is suspected
(sig-moid-AH-sko-pee) : A sigmoidoscope is a slender, flexible, hollow, lighted tube about the thickness of a finger. It is inserted through the rectum up into the colon. This allows the doctor to look at the inside of the rectum and part of the colon for cancer or for polyps. The sigmoidoscope is connected to a video camera and video display monitor so the doctor can look closely at the inside of your colon. Polyps are small growths that can become cancerous. This test may be somewhat uncomfortable, but it should not be painful.
