Sigmoidoscopy in Maharashtra
Examination of the lower part of the large bowel (sigmoid colon and rectum) using a short flexible camera.
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Why Sigmoidoscopy Is Needed
Recommended to investigate symptoms originating in the lower colon and rectum, screen for colorectal cancer or polyps, or evaluate inflammatory bowel disease affecting the sigmoid colon and rectum. It's often used as a quicker, more limited alternative to full colonoscopy when the concern is localized to the lower bowel.