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Is the colonoscopy the most effective and accurate method to diagnosis the condition?
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A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope.How the test is... Read more »
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Virtual colonoscopy (VC) is an imaging or x-ray test that looks for cancer, polyps, or other disease in the large intestine (colon).Alternative... Read more »