What is Colonoscopy
What exactly is Colonoscopy? Our medical encyclopedia can get you started in your journey to learn more about this procedure. Continue your research by choosing one of the procedure sections to the left.
Alternate Names for Colonoscopy:
Lower GI endoscopy
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- What It Is
- Reasons For
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Colonoscopy Definition
Alternate Names for Colonoscopy:
Lower GI endoscopy
Definition
A colonoscopy is the visual exam of the rectum and colon (large intestine). The exam is done with a tool called a colonoscope. The colonoscope is a flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end. This instrument allows the doctor to view the inside of your rectum and colon.
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 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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