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Q: Why is lubricant necessary for a sigmoidoscopy?
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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 happens in a sigmoidoscopy?

During a sigmoidoscopy a thin, flexible instrument is used to visually examine the intestinal lining and obtain small tissue specimens


What age should a flexible sigmoidoscopy be done at?

50


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.


What complications does sigmoidoscopy have?

The most serious complication of sigmoidoscopy is bowel perforation (tear). This complication is very rare, however, occurring only about once in every 7,500 procedures.


Density of lubricating oil?

It is necessary to specify a lubricant; densities are very variable - as a rule approx. 0,9 g/cm3.


Why is sigmoidoscopy used?

Sigmoidoscopy is used most often in screening for colorectal cancer or to determine the cause of rectal bleeding. It is also used for the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease and other benign diseases of the lower intestine.


When does a cancer sigmoidoscopy have abnormal results?

For a cancer screening sigmoidoscopy, an abnormal result involves one or more noncancerous or precancerous polyps or tumors. Patients showing polyps have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer in the future.


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