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How much of sigmoid colon is seen on a 35 cm scope?
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All: The colon on average is about 40cm in length. The sigmoid colon takes up the latter 10cm. Unless there wa a stricture or mass the surgeon or gastroenterologist should have seen the whole sigmoid colon.
Answered 2/2/2016
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