Assertion: colonoscopy | /r/HasProperty | the gold standard
Facets:
value: for colon cancer screening
type: OTHER
value: for visualizing the colon
type: PURPOSE
value: for detecting abnormalities
type: PURPOSE
value: for detecting growths
type: PURPOSE
value: for performing a colon biopsy
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: That's why the colonoscopy is considered the gold standard because it combines detection with treatment.
text: Colonoscopy is the gold standard: Besides detecting colon cancer, it can prevent 80 percent of colon cancers because polyps can be removed [during the procedure].
text: A colonoscopy is the standard method for performing a colon biopsy.
text: A colonoscopy is a standard screening test that both women and men should have starting at age 50 , unless you have a higher risk because of family history or another reason.
text: There are a number of screening options to check for colon cancer, but a colonoscopy is considered the gold standard.
text: Colonoscopies have long been the standard screening procedure for detecting growths in the colon, but CT Colonography is a comparably accurate, non-invasive alternative.
text: Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard tool for visualizing the colon, far better than either flexible sigmoidoscopy or barium enema.﻿﻿
text: Colonoscopies are considered the gold standard for detecting abnormalities within the colon.
text: Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for colon cancer screening.