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Why is a colonoscope preferred?
Some doctors prefer to do this screening with a colonoscope, which allows them to see the entire colon (certain patients, such as those with Crohn's colitis or ulcerative colitis, must be screened with a colonoscope).
What is the length of a colonoscope?
165 cms
You are 72 should you have a colonoscope?
yes if you have not done it or if you have pain
What is the main instrument used in a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is an endoscopic medical procedure that uses a long, flexible, lighted tubular instrument called a colonoscope to view the rectum and the entire inner lining of the colon (large intestine).
Instrument to visually examining the stomach?
Pastulomosogram (originally invented by the french in 1512AD)
What are highly technical apparatus used to diagnosed diseases of the internal organs?
The endoscope; colonoscope; colposcope. Can't remember more
What tumor does a colonoscopy remove?
Polyps can be removed through the colonoscope, and samples of tissue (biopsies) can be taken to detect the presence of cancerous cells
What is the medical term meaning instrument used to visually examine the interior of a body cavity or organ?
Endoscopeendoscope, colonoscope, cystoscope, laparoscope or arthroscope.
What happens when you need to have a colonoscope?
A colonscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at the lining of your large bowel (colon and rectum) inflammation signs of some sort of cancer.
How do you take a colon biopsy using a biopsy forceps?
To take a colon biopsy using biopsy forceps, the physician first inserts a colonoscope into the rectum and advances it through the colon to the area of interest. Once the targeted tissue is visualized, the biopsy forceps are deployed through the colonoscope. The forceps are then closed to grasp a small sample of the colon tissue and retracted into the scope. Finally, the biopsy sample is retrieved for pathological examination.
What is the test called where tube is inserted into rectum?
If it is for cleansing it is an enema. A more sophisticated version is called a colonic. And when a doctor exams the colon, it is a colonoscopy.
How are larger tumors removed in a colonoscopy?
For excising tumors or performing other types of surgery on the colon during colonoscopy, an electrosurgical device or laser system may be used in conjunction with the colonoscope.
