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Colon culture

When polyps are discovered in a sigmoidoscopy (an inspection of the lower third of the large intestine), they are retrieved to be tested for cancer. If a large amount of polyps are found, a more thorough examination of the entire length of the large intestine (a colonoscopy) may be recommended.

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Colon Cancer

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Colon Cancer

Colon Polyps

Obesity

Polyp of Large Intestine

Ulcerative Colitis

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Urinary Tract Obstruction

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