Rectosigmocolonoscopy

Examination of the mucous membranes of the rectum, sigmoid and colon. The purpose of diagnostic colonoscopy is to examine the colon and determine its condition, identify changes and, if necessary, take tissue fragments for histological examination (biopsy). With an operative colonoscopy, an additional surgical procedure is performed (removal of a foreign body, polyp, stopping bleeding, etc.)

As a result of the intervention, the information obtained is necessary to confirm, exclude, or supplement the suspected or desired pathological process. Accordingly, the further actions of the attending physician depend on this to ensure the most qualified medical care.

This intervention involves inserting an endoscope into the colon through a natural (anus) or artificially created (stoma) opening and filling it with gas (air, carbon dioxide). The intervention is performed lying on the left side with the knees brought to the stomach. During the insertion of the device into the intestine, manual (manual) assistance in the form of pressure on the anterior abdominal wall in various places may be necessary to overcome its sections.

To achieve the best results, the patient needs to perform high-quality preparation (intestinal cleansing), which directly affects the quality of the examination.

Currently, there is no alternative to this type of intervention.

In rare cases, regardless of the quality of the procedure, complications may occur in the form of bleeding, intestinal perforation, as well as cardiological or allergic reactions. This is due to factors that cannot be foreseen in advance for various reasons: the unknown presence of changes that contribute to the development of complications (allergies, thinning or impaired blood supply to the walls, the presence of previously undiagnosed diseases, etc.).

We are aware of all the complications that may arise. We are able to identify them in a timely manner. We have tactics for helping each of them. However, it must be borne in mind that sometimes such tactics involve surgical intervention!

For further clarification, you can contact your attending physician or the endoscopist performing the intervention.

Memo on preparation for colonoscopy (if the study is conducted on the 1st half of the day)

Within 5-7 days before the study, it is necessary to follow a diet: exclude vegetables, fruits and berries, as well as all products containing seeds and seeds (for example, poppy seeds, chia seeds).
The day before the study: light breakfast for up to 12 hours (drinking yogurt, cottage cheese). You can't eat after 12 o'clock, but you can drink any amount.
From 16 to 21 it is necessary to drink 4 sachets of the intestinal cleansing drug (1 sachet is diluted with 1 liter of water, shaken well, 1 glass is drunk every 15 minutes)
If you are taking antihypertensive medications (to reduce blood pressure), then you need to drink them in the morning from 6 to 7, with 1-2 sips of water.
Before the procedure, you can no longer drink, you can not eat – this is important for the anesthesiologist!

Memo on preparation for colonoscopy (if the study is conducted in the 2nd half of the day)

Within 5-7 days before the study, it is necessary to follow a diet: exclude vegetables, fruits and berries, as well as all products containing seeds and seeds (for example, poppy seeds, chia seeds).
The day before the study: light breakfast for up to 12 hours (drinking yogurt, cottage cheese). You can't eat after 12 o'clock, but you can drink any amount.
From 17 to 21, you need to drink 3 sachets of the intestinal cleansing drug (1 sachet is diluted with 1 liter of water, shaken well, and 1 cup is drunk every 15 minutes)
On the day of the study, from 6 to 7 a.m., drink another 1 sachet of the intestinal cleansing drug If
If you are taking antihypertensive medications (to reduce blood pressure), then you need to drink them in the morning after the intestinal cleansing medication, with 1-2 sips of water.
Before the procedure, you can no longer drink, you can not eat – this is important for the anesthesiologist!