Sigmoidoscopy
Title: | Sigmoidoscopy |
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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 |