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How much if sigmoid colon is seen in sigmoidscopy to 35 cm. ordered due to narrow stools and occaisonally blood. gi felt suficient. bowel issue 3 yrs?
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Colonoscopy: If they did not see any issue on a sigmoidoscopy, the next step would likely be a full colonoscopy
Answered 8/15/2015
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