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Over time, adenomatous colorectal polyps can develop into cancer and should be removed. In most cases, the polyps may be removed at the same time a colonoscopy is performed. For patients with polyps, follow-up colonoscopy should be performed within 3 - 5 years to see if the poly...[read article]
Tests for Polyp of Large Intestine
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Barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. More
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Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the lower large bowel (colon) and rectum, using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope. More
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A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for abnormalities. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope. More
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A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope. More
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Surgical Procedures for Polyp of Large Intestine
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Endoscopic Removal of Polyp
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Partial Removal of Colon
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Total colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis
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