Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy allows a view of the entire colon and requires a sedative, but it is still performed on an outpatient basis. It is important in differentiating between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and in screening for colon cancer.
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Review Date: 04/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by Christian Stone, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/14/2004).
