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- Colonoscopy - Mayo Clinic
A colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to look for changes — such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer — in the large intestine (colon) and rectum During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum
- Colon cancer screening: Weighing the options - Mayo Clinic
Find out more about the pros and cons of specific tests used for colon cancer screening, including colonoscopy, stool DNA test and virtual colonoscopy
- Colon cancer - Treatment - Mayo Clinic
Colon cancer treatment often involves surgery to remove cancer Surgery may be combined with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy
- Colon polyps - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
The follow-up colonoscopy schedule for serrated lesions is like that for adenomas Preparing for your colonoscopy It's very important to fully clean out your colon before a colonoscopy If stool remains in the colon and blocks the view of the colon wall, you will likely need another colonoscopy sooner than usual to make sure all polyps are found
- Colonoscopia - Mayo Clinic
Una colonoscopia es un examen que se usa para buscar la presencia de cambios (como tejidos hinchados e irritados, pólipos o cáncer) en el intestino grueso (colon) y el recto Durante una colonoscopia, se introduce una sonda larga y flexible (colonoscopio) en el recto Una pequeña cámara de video en la punta de la sonda le permite al médico observar el interior de todo el colon
- Tubular adenoma of the colon - Mayo Clinic
Most tubular adenomas are found during routine screening, such as colonoscopy, rather than because of symptoms During colonoscopy, a healthcare professional uses a long, flexible tube attached to a video camera This allows the health professional to view the whole colon and rectum on a video
- Colon polyps - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms Most people with colon polyps do not have any symptoms, which is why screening tests are so important Colon polyps are often found as a part of routine colorectal cancer screening Symptoms that should prompt an appointment with a healthcare professional include: Changes in bowel habits Constipation or diarrhea that lasts longer than a week may mean the presence of a larger colon
- Video: Colonoscopy - Mayo Clinic
See what a doctor sees when you undergo an examination of your colon
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