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What is the Normal Number of Polyps Found During a Colonoscopy?

Understanding Colonoscopy and Polyps Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that examines the inner lining of the large intestine or colon. This procedure involves the use of a flexible tube with a camera at the end, called a colonoscope, to examine the colon for abnormalities, such as polyps, ulcers, and tumors. Polyps are abnormal growths that form on the inner lining…