QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Starting Saturday, December 14, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department will change to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test to look at part of the lower bowel and rectum. This pamphlet describes possible risks, getting ready for the test, how the test is done, care after, and possible complications.
This pamphlet is also available in:
English: WI85-0188 Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - VG Site
French: FF85-1505 Sigmoïdoscopie à sonde souple - Site VG
Simplified Chinese: CH85-2438 柔性乙状结肠镜检查