A Patient Consulted a Noted Colorectal Surgeon After Experiencing Episodes

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient consulted a noted colorectal surgeon after experiencing episodes of rectal bleeding over the last 2 weeks.The patient had a screening colonoscopy 5 years ago with several adenomatous polyps and mild diverticular disease.She presents to the endoscopy suite after a successful bowel prep and NPO since midnight.The GI endoscopist is confident that he will find tumor growth in the rectum and decides to employ further diagnostic applications to determine potential for metastasis.Which of the following endoscopic procedures best describes the patient's procedure?

• A) Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) with photodynamic therapy (PTD)
• B) Rectal manometry with dilatation
• C) Flexible sigmoidoscopy with endoscopic mucosal dissection (ESD)
• D) Colonoscopy with endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

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