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What is a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure in which the rectum and the inside of
the lower large intestine (colon) are examined.
Colonoscopies are commonly used to evaluate bowel disorders, rectal bleeding or polyps
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I recently had a colonoscopy, and my doctor said they removed
an adenoma during the procedure. Please explain what an adenoma is, as I’m
very worried.
An adenoma is a benign, or non-cancerous polyp or growth in
the lining of the large intestine. Ad... |
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Abdominoperineal resection
Surgical removal of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon, resulting in the need for
a permanent colostomy.
Adenoma
Glandular lesion thought to be the precursor to colorectal cancer.
Adhesion
A band of scar tissue that con... |
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Virtual colonoscopy: Is it ready for prime time?
Virtual colonoscopy (VC) is a new method of screening the colon for
precancerous polyps. Using a CAT or CT scanner and new computer methods of
rendering or reconstructing the images, the colon can be eval... |
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