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Which part of the body is being examined during sigmoidoscopy?
Sigmoidoscopy is the examination of the large intestine starting from your rectum all the way to your colon. The procedure is what they class as minimally invasive.
Can you have a sigmoidoscopy with a period?
I am due my period. Can you have a sigmoidoscopy with a period?
What is the aftermath of a sigmoidoscopy?
Patients may feel mild cramping after the procedure that will improve after passing gas. Patients can resume their normal activities almost immediately.
Where is the cervical cryotherapy procedure performed?
The procedure is usually performed in an outpatient setting.
What is a surgical procedure performed on the pharynx?
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the pharynx.
Who performs sigmoidoscopy?
A gastroenterologist
Why is a sigmoidoscopy preferred?
However, compared with sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy is a longer process, causes more discomfort, and is more costly.
What is the medical term meaning procedure performed for definitive treatment of the principal diagnosis?
The procedure performed for definitive treatment of the principal diagnosis is called the _____________ procedure
A procedure performed through the skin is called what?
An invasive procedure.
What procedure is performed to treat craniostenosis?
Craniectomy is a procedure performed to treat craniostenosis or to relieve increased intracranial pressure
What are the risks of sigmoidoscopy?
There is a slight risk of bleeding from the procedure. This risk is heightened in individuals whose blood does not clot well, either due to disease or medication, and in those with active inflammatory bowel disease.
Which procedure is performed last when installing a new motherboard?
When installing a motherboard, the procedure that is performed last is connecting the peripheral device.
