Sigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy - examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope. It is carried out to determine the possible cause of diarrhea or rectal bleeding, especially to determine colitis or rectal cancer. Sometimes the patient is given general anesthesia, especially if the upcoming procedure may be painful or unpleasant; the use of flexible fiber-optic sigmoidoscopes makes the use of general anesthesia unnecessary.

Sigmoidoscopy is the examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope. It is performed to determine the possible cause of diarrhea or rectal bleeding, especially to determine colitis or rectal cancer.

Sometimes the patient is given general anesthesia, especially if the upcoming procedure may be painful or unpleasant. However, the use of flexible fiber-optic sigmoidoscopes makes the use of general anesthesia unnecessary.

A sigmoidoscope allows the doctor to examine the mucous membrane of the rectum and sigmoid colon, as well as take a biopsy for histological examination. This procedure helps identify inflammatory bowel diseases, tumors and other pathologies.

Sigmoidoscopy is a type of sigmoidoscopy in which only the rectum is examined. This is a simpler and shorter procedure that can also be performed without anesthesia.

Both of these procedures are important diagnostic methods in gastroenterology and proctology. Proper bowel preparation and compliance with safety precautions make these studies as informative and safe as possible for patients.

Sigmoidoscopy and sigmoidoscopy are often used to examine the digestive system during preventive examinations. Diagnosis of pathologies is carried out using rectal or vaginal-sensitive devices. This technique is used to detect the following gastrointestinal diseases: