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I had a ct scan with contrast that shows diverticulosis. sigmoidoscopy was done later with no evidence of diverticulosis, which test is more reliable ?

Q: i had a ct scan with contrast that shows diverticulosis. sigmoidoscopy was done later with no evidence of diverticulosis, which test is more reliable ?

: Diverticular mouths are small and may be missed during sigmoidoscopy. Not a very big deal.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Diverticular mouths are small and may be missed during sigmoidoscopy. Not a very big deal.

Answered 4/4/2023

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A member asked:

I had a ct scan with contrast that shows diverticulosis. sigmoidoscopy was done later with no evidence of diverticulosis, which test is more reliable ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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