Colonoscopy (cont.)
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- Colonoscopy Introduction
- Risks
- Colonoscopy Preparation
- During the Procedure
- After the Procedure
- Next Steps
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Alternatives
- Considerations for the Future
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- References
- Authors and Editors
- Colorectal (Colon) Cancer - Slideshow
- Digestive Disease Myths - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Colonoscopy - Describe Your Experience
Synonyms and Keywords
colon, large intestine, digestive system, colorectal cancer, colon cancer, Crohn disease, disease of the colon, digestive disease, endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, colonoscope, cramping pain, abdominal swelling, CT scan, virtual colonoscopy, colorectal screening, colonoscopy test, colonoscopy
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Colonoscopy enables visual inspection of the entire large bowel from the distal rectum to the cecum.
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