Sigmoidoscopy

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Title: Sigmoidoscopy
Description: Sigmoidoscopy; drawing shows a sigmoidoscope inserted through the anus and rectum and into the sigmoid colon. An inset shows a patient lying on a table having a sigmoidoscopy.

Sigmoidoscopy. A thin, lighted tube is inserted through the anus and rectum and into the lower part of the colon to look for abnormal areas.
Topics/Categories: Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System
Test or Procedure -- Imaging Procedures
Type: Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format)
Source: National Cancer Institute
Creator: Terese Winslow (Illustrator)
AV Number: CDR415503
Date Created: March 18, 2022
Date Added: August 28, 2008
Reuse Restrictions: Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.

Rights holder: Terese Winslow
Email: terese@teresewinslow.com