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How far into the small intestine can a colonoscopy and endoscopy see?
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May reach...: ...both the 3rd portion of the duodenum from the top procedure, and terminal ileum from the bottom testing. That still however leaves most of the small bowel non-visualized by the routine studies you mentioned.
Answered 10/19/2019
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