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Can my regular doctor do the flexible sigmoidoscopy in his clinic?
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If trained in it: Fewer training programs in family medicine, primary care and internal medicine provide training in flexible sigmoidoscopy. The indications for this procedure are fewer;;colonoscopy is a better test to screen for colon polyps/cancer or to evaluate many other colon issues. Gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons have training in colonoscopy..
Answered 2/21/2012
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