A patient has come to the outpatient radiology department for diagnostic testing. Which of the following diagnostic procedures will allow the care team to evaluate and remove polyps?
A) Colonoscopy
B) Barium enema
C) ERCP
D) Upper gastrointestinal fibroscopy
Ans: A
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During colonoscopy, tissue biopsies can be obtained as needed, and polyps can be removed and evaluated. This is not possible during a barium enema, ERCP, or gastroscopy.
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