in which the entire large intestine and rectum are directly visualized. The doctor inserts a long, flexible tube with a miniature camera through the rectum and carefully advances it through the colon to examine the intestinal lining for abnormalities.
This procedure is considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, as it not only detects polyps and cancer but also allows for immediate therapeutic intervention. If polyps are found, they can be removed during the same examination, and a tissue sample (biopsy) can be taken from suspicious tissue.
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