colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē 
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
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If a polyp is found during a colonoscopy, the medical professional (typically an endoscopist) will measure the polyp during the procedure.13
Colorectal polyps are usually removed during the colonoscopy unless they can not safely be taken out at that time.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Providers have incorrectly billed patients for polyp removal during colonoscopies in the past.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
While colonoscopies remain the gold standard method of screening for colon cancer, biopharma companies have been racing to develop less cumbersome alternatives.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 9 May 2024
Still, neither the stool nor blood test will replace the colonoscopy for high-risk populations, such as those with inflammatory bowel disease, Imperiale said.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
Providers have incorrectly billed patients for polyp removal during colonoscopies in the past.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
While colonoscopies remain the gold standard method of screening for colon cancer, biopharma companies have been racing to develop less cumbersome alternatives.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 9 May 2024
Still, neither the stool nor blood test will replace the colonoscopy for high-risk populations, such as those with inflammatory bowel disease, Imperiale said.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024
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colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnäs-kə-pē
ˌkäl-ə-
ˌkäl-ə-
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
transabdominal colonoscopy with a sigmoidoscope via colotomy
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