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sigmoidoscope [sig′mȯid·ə‚skōp]
(medicine) An appliance for the inspection, by artificial light, of the sigmoid colon; it differs from the proctoscope in its greater length and diameter. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Montana has achieved its Healthy People target in just three categories: the percentage of patients with treated chronic kidney failure who received a transplant within three years of renal failure; the percentage of adults age 50 and over who ever had a colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or proctoscopy; and the percentage of women age 40 and over who had a mammogram in the last two years. Diagnosis of Diarrhea Sigmoidoscopy For a sigmoidoscopy, the doctor uses a special instrument called a colonoscope, which is a long, flexible tube that is about as thick as your index finger and has a tiny video camera and light on the end, to exam your rectum and lower part of your colon. Usually, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy are more prevalent for testing irritable bowel syndrome. |
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