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Does colonoscopy examine the entire colon? i saw something that said it only does large part..?
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The "large" intestine is the colon, which is what a colonoscopy evaluates. It does not enter/evaluate the small intestine which is not part of the colon.
Answered 12/11/2021
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Colonoscopy is intended to examine the whole colon, sometimes remains a partial examination due to anatomical variation, obstruction or strictures for example, the gastroenterologist performing procedure will explain following procedure if exam incomplete.
Answered 12/8/2021
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Colonoscopy is designed to examine the whole colon/large intestine. Sigmoidoscopy examines on the terminal one third or so of the colon.
Answered 12/9/2021
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