sigmoidoscopy

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sig·moid·o·scope

(sĭg-moi′də-skōp′)

A tubular instrument used for inspection of the sigmoid colon.

sig·moid′o·scop′ic (-skŏp′ĭk) adj.

sig′moid·os′co·py (sĭg′moi-dŏs′kə-pē) n.

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sigmoidoscopy

A diagnostic method of examining the rectum and colon using a special type of endoscope called a sigmoidoscope.

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Noun

sigmoidoscopy - visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps

flexible sigmoidoscopy

endoscopy - visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope

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sig·moi·dos·co·py

n. sigmoidoscopía, uso de un sigmoidoscopio para examinar la flexura sigmoide.

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sigmoidoscopy

n (pl -pies) sigmoidoscopia; flexible — sigmoidoscopia flexible

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MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Flexible sigmoidoscopy screening is associated with reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality in men, but not women, according to a study published online April 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Cuts CRC Incidence, Mortality in Men; Absolute risks for colorectal cancer, CRC death not reduced for screening group vs. controls in women

The exclusion criteria were a history of colorectal cancer, adenomas, or inflammatory bowel disease; life expectancy of <5 years; flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy procedure within the previous 3 years, or were unable to provide informed consent.

Long-term effects of a flexible sigmoidoscopy screening after 17 years of follow up

Other options now recommended include computed tomographic colonography (CTC), fecal immunochemical tests with DNA (FITDNA), guaiac-based fecal occult blood testing (gFOBT), and sigmoidoscopy plus FIT.

Colorectal cancer: task force affirms value of screening for all after 50, some after 76

KEY WORDS: Sigmoid colon, Volvulus, Sigmoidoscopy, Diagnosis, Treatment.

The role of sigmoidoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of sigmoid volvulus

"Flexible sigmoidoscopy does not diagnose right-sided colon cancers, and with FOBT, patients must sample their stool and have it test negative three different times before they can be considered truly negative."

Colon cancer screening a lifesaver

Flexible sigmoidoscopy involves inserting a small malleable scope via the anus to examine the last third of the large intestine (colon) where most cancers originate.

Screening tests for colon and other cancers

Endoscopic screening can be done using flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.

Colorectal cancer is common and survival is strongly related to the stage of the disease at diagnosis

According to Imperiale, the findings suggest that for women under 70, sigmoidoscopy - which uses a long flexible tube equipped with a tiny video camera to see the interior of the colon -could be adequate as an initial colon cancer screening.

Simpler colon screen 'enough for many women'

In addition, results from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer (PLCO) Screening Trial showed that study participants in the flexible sigmoidoscopy group had a 26% reduction m overall colorectal cancer mortality and a 50% reduction in mortality related to distal colorectal cancer, compared with the usual-care group.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy cut colorectal cancer incidence

Colonoscopy use increased steadily, whereas sigmoidoscopy use declined during 1998-2005 (Shapiro et al.

Managed care and the diffusion of endoscopy in fee-for-service Medicare

Nick Phillips of Bowel Cancer Wales, who has campaigned for flexible sigmoidoscopy - also known as flexi-sig - said: "This can reduce both the incidence rate of bowel cancer and fatalities - we shouldn't have to chase after these developments in screening.

Wales falling behind in bowel cancer screening; NEW PROCEDURE SET TO BE INTRODUCED IN ENGLAND

The proposed test is the Flexi-Scope, also known as a sigmoidoscopy, which spots cancerous and potentially cancerous tissue in the bowel.