Recommended Time Interval For Colonoscopy Exams
Virtual colonoscopy (VC) is an imaging or x-ray test that looks for cancer,
Alternative Names
Colonoscopy - virtual; CT colonography
How the test is performed
A virtual colonoscopy is different from a regular
The test is performed in the radiology department of a hospital or medical center. No sedatives are needed and no...
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Colonoscopy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Colonoscopy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Colonoscopy is the examination of the inside of the colon by means of a long (4 to 6 feet), flexible, fiberoptic viewing instrument called a... Read more »
Physical exam frequency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Skin self-exam
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Standard ophthalmic exam
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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