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A colonoscopy uses a colonoscope.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
What element is part of a drink given to patients prior to digestive tract tests?
Barium.Taken in solution and being white in colour,it offers contrast when undergoing a colonoscope or X-rays of elementary canal.
