The descending colon is the third main section of the colon and connects to the transverse colon and sigmoid colon. Many health conditions can affect the descending colon, including inflammatory bowel ...

Colon cancer can occur in any section of the colon. About 20% occur in the cecum. About 20% to 25% percent originate in the distal colon (descending and sigmoid sections) About 25% to 30% occur in the ...

Removal of EV during colonoscopy was indicated where: acute angulation in a fixed sigmoid colon rendered scope insertion more difficult; a new diagnosis of polyposis syndrome or active colitis was ...

New Study Shows at-Home Colon Cancer Screening Test Reduces Risk of Colorectal Cancer Death, as Effective as Screening Colonoscopy July 25, 2024 — A noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test ...

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