During a colonoscopy, the surgeon may also perform which procedure depending on the anatomy?
a. Laparotomy
b. Polypectomy
c. Sigmoidoscopy
d. Ileostomy
ANS: B
A polypectomy is usually performed at the same time a colonoscopy is done to remove polyps in the colon.
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