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Is the sigmoid colon and the colon the same?

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The sigmoid colon is the last section of the colon (large intestine).

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What is the sigmoid colon?
The sigmoid colon (pelvic colon), the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus
Where is the sigmoid colon?
The sigmoid colon is found almost at the end of the GIT in the lower abdomen. It is a continuation of the descending colon and becomes the rectum. I.e. oesophagus --> stomach --> duodenum...
What cavity is the sigmoid colon found in?
this link is quite useful....chk it out.
What is the treatment for redundancy of the sigmoid colon?
As far as I know the only option is surgery. I wish there was another way.
Is a comma the same as a colon?
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