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what the risks are --> colonoscopy, sigmoid colon cancer, x-ray, anal biopsy, proctoscopy, proctosigmoidoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, internal examination, the distal large bowel, colon, using an instrument, a sigmoidoscope, sigmoidoscope, small camera attched to a flexible tube, inserted, colon to examine the rectum, sigmoid, descending portions, the colon, wear a hospital gown so that the lower half of body is exposed, positioned on left side, knees drawn up toward chest, a gastroenterologist, a specialist in diseases, the digestive system, gently insert a gloved, lubricated finger, fingers, rectum to check, blockage, to dilate the anus, a digital rectal examination, following the digital rectal exam, sigmoidoscope, inserted, flexible fiberoptic tube, 20 inches long, scope is gently advanced, colon, air is introduced, scope to aid in viewing, air, urge to defecate, the sigmoidoscope is slowly removed, lining, the bowel is examined, a channel, in the scope allows, the passage of forceps, biopsies, instruments, therapy, must sign an informed consent form, wear a hospital gown, on the morning, the procedure, eat a light breakfast, use a cleansing enema, 1 hour, the sigmoidoscopy, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, pressure, the scopes, fingers, introduced into rectum, a feeling, the need to defecate, some bloating, cramping from distention, the bowel by air, stretching by the sigmoidoscope, biopsies cause no discomfort, expel the air that was introduced, this test, diagnose, inflammatory bowel disease, bowel obstruction, colon cancer, colon polyps, diverticulosis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, determine the cause of blood, mucus, pus, in the stool, confirm findings of another test, x-rays, take a biopsy of a growth, normal findings show that the lining, the sigmoid colon, rectal mucosa, rectum, anus appear normal in color, texture, abnormal results, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anorectal abscess, cancer, colorectal polyps, inflammation, infection, proctitis, bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulosis, there is slight risk of bowel perforation, hole, bleeding, biopsy sites, overall risk is approximately 1 out of 1,000.