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What is Sigmoidoscopy and when is it used?

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What is Sigmoidoscopy and when is it used?

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Sigmoidoscopy is a visual examination of the rectum and lower portion of the colon, performed in a doctors office. This test can be uncomfortable, but it should not be painful. This screening method can detect 67 to 75 percent of polyps and 40 to 65 percent of colorectal cancers.

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