title: Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy. Safe and effective for family practice.
abstract: Flexible fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy can detect malignancy, polyps, and other common diseases of the large bowel when they are distal to the splenic flexure. The procedure is safe and not painful when correctly performed. Family physicians could play an important role in the earlier diagnosis and prevention of colorectal cancer by adding the procedure to their repertoire.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Moran
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000075202:Contraindications; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D020694:Sigmoidoscopes; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*