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Sigmoidoscopy. Is it a general practice procedure?

A Iseli
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Sigmoidoscopy can readily be learnt and practised by a general practitioner interested in looking after patients with colorectal problems. Examination with a rigid sigmoidoscope has advantages over use of the flexible instrument for the frequent user. Details of the equipment needed for sigmoidoscopy as well as a method, precautions and some typical findings are described.

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A Iseli. 1999. Sigmoidoscopy. Is it a general practice procedure?. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9988917/

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