Colonoscopy

An endoscopic procedure using a flexible camera to examine the colon and rectum for polyps, cancer, and inflammatory conditions.

Colonoscopy allows both diagnosis and treatment (polyp removal) in a single procedure. If no polyps are found, it is typically repeated every 10 years for average-risk individuals.

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