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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 ?
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Diverticular mouths are small and may be missed during sigmoidoscopy. Not a very big deal.
Answered 4/4/2023
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