Definition:
A colonoscopy is a test that provides an inside look at your colon and rectum. A doctor uses a flexible tube (called a colonoscope) that has the ability to snip off polyps.
You can watch on a video monitor as the camera moves through your rectum, all the way to the end of your colon.
After the colonoscopy, your doctor will probably give you photographs of your colon. Any polyps that were identified will usually be circled on the photographs.
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A colonoscopy is a test that provides an inside look at your colon and rectum. A doctor uses a flexible tube (called a colonoscope) that has the ability to snip off polyps.
You can watch on a video monitor as the camera moves through your rectum, all the way to the end of your colon.
After the colonoscopy, your doctor will probably give you photographs of your colon. Any polyps that were identified will usually be circled on the photographs.
Related Articles: Sources:
- Colonoscopy Preparation. Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative Foundation. 4 Sep. 2006 [http://www.ccsif.ca/colonoscopy-preparation.htm].
- FAQs: HalfLytely Bowel Prep Kit. HalfLytely. 4 Sep. 2006 [http://www.halflytely.com/prof/faqs/faqs.html].
- Gastroenterology. Stanford Hospitals and Clinics. 4 Sep. 2006 [http://www.stanfordhospital.com/clinicsmedServices/clinics/gastroenterology/giIndex].
