Colonoscopy is a critical and frequently used medical procedure that is essential in
identifying colonic and rectal cancers in a timely manner. It remains the preferred method for
visualizing the colonic and rectal mucosae, enabling the detection of conditions like carcinoma,
adenoma, and inflammation. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, and due to
its tendency to present late, screening programs that rely on a sensitive tool like colonoscopy are of
utmost importance
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and colonoscopic findings, including colorectal
cancer, among patients referred to the gastro-enterology unit in Al-Imamain Al-Kadhemain Medical
City and determine the most common presenting symptoms of colorectal diseases.
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