proctosigmoidoscopy; rigid sigmoidoscopy

Indications

• rectal neoplasm
• sigmoid neoplasm

Procedure

• uses a rigid sigmoidoscope (CPT)

More general terms

• proctoscopy

More specific terms

• proctosigmoidoscopy with ablation of neoplasm
• proctosigmoidoscopy with decompression of volvulus
• proctosigmoidoscopy with stent placement

Additional terms

• flexible sigmoidoscopy