Lower GI Endoscopy

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4 Colonoscopy procedure

A colonoscopy is an exam of the large intestine, also known as the colon. The exam is done with a tool called a colonoscope. The colonoscope is a flexible tube with a tin...

A colon polypectomy is the removal of polyps from the inside lining of the colon, also called the large intestine. A polyp is a mass of tissue. Some types of polyps can d...

A colorectal resection is a surgery to remove a section of the large intestine. It is done to remove injured or diseased parts of the colon....

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a visual exam of the rectum and lower portion of the colon (large intestine). The exam is done with a tool called a flexible sigmoidoscope. Th...

8 Contraception: What Are Your Options? lifestyle - sexuality & health

Most people are familiar with "the pill" and condoms, but did you know there are many other options for contraception? Learn about each, as well as the factors that affec...

This is a test that uses a fiberoptic scope to examine the esophagus (throat), stomach, and upper part of the small intestines....

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a surgery for obesity. It changes the stomach and small intestine to cause weight loss by:...

Vertical banded gastroplasty is surgery to treat obesity. It causes weight loss by decreasing the amount of food you can eat....

This is an operation to remove all or part of the colon. The colon, or large intestine, is the lower part of the intestines. In a partial colectomy, only part of your co...

13 CT Colonography procedure

CT colonography is a radiology test that looks at your large intestines, also called your colon. It is one of many options for colon cancer screenings....

14 Enterostomy procedure

This is surgery that involves the abdominal wall and intestines. An opening is made into the intestines to drain the contents out or put in a feeding tube. There are many...

This is a procedure to remove all or part of the colon. The colon, or large intestine, is the lower part of the intestines. In a partial colectomy, only part of the colon...

Knee arthrodesis is a procedure that fuses the thigh bone to the lower leg bone at the knee. The joined bones may be secured with plates and screws. This method of suppor...