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Johnson BA. Flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer. Am Fam Physician. 1999;59(6):1537-46
Johnson, B. A. (1999). Flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer. American family physician, 59(6), 1537-46.
Johnson, B A. "Flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer." American family physician vol. 59,6 (1999): 1537-46.
Johnson BA. Flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer. Am Fam Physician. 1999 Mar 15;59(6):1537-46. PMID: 10193595.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Am Fam Physician. 1999 Mar 15;59(6):1537-46.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy: screening for colorectal cancer.

American family physician

B A Johnson

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  1. Hamot Family Practice Residency Program, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.

PMID: 10193595
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Abstract

Flexible sigmoidoscopy is an important screening procedure because of its ability to detect early changes in the distal colon. The 60-cm flexible sigmoidoscope provides excellent visualization with minimal discomfort to patients. Successful sigmoidoscopy requires adequate patient preparation, proper equipment and an experienced examiner who can recognize both normal and abnormal findings. Complications arising from sigmoidoscopy are rare, but patients may experience some cramping, gas or watery stools. Screening and primary preventive measures, including regular exercise and increased dietary fiber intake, can lower the morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal cancer.

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