Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Market Revenue Growth, New Launches, Regional Share Analysis & Forecast Till 2027
Sigmoidoscopy is a minimally invasive medical examination in which the large intestine is scanned, starting from the rectum through the sigmoid colon, which is the nearest part of the colon. The two main types of sigmoidoscopy include flexible sigmoidoscopy and rigid sigmoidoscopy. Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a flexible endoscope to examine the rectum and the lower colon (sigmoid colon). On the other hand, the procedure of rigid sigmoidoscopy involves the use of a rigid endoscope for the screening. The flexible sigmoidoscope is a flexible tube-like device that is about 60 cm in length and nearly as thick as the little finger. As part of the sigmoidoscopic procedure, the device is gently inserted into the anus and is gradually advanced into the rectum and the lower colon. The examination is a simple and accurate method of diagnosing the root cause of severe rectal symptoms, such as diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain, change in bowel habits,...