It is a safe and effective visual examination of the entire layer covering the inside of the large intestine with a long and bendable instrument. The thickness of the device is smaller than our finger. It is used in the diagnosis of large intestine diseases, taking biopsy and removing polyps. It can be done many times without the need for hospitalization and with very little discomfort to the patient.
In Which Situations Is the Procedure Necessary?
It is performed in cases of intestinal bleeding, pain, diarrhea, tumors and inflammation.
What is the Diagnostic Value of the Transaction?
The diagnostic value of the procedure is quite high (95 – 98%). There are folds called haustra in the intestinal wall. Some small lesions may hide behind these folds and be overlooked (2 – 5%).
What are the Benefits of the Transaction?
This procedure is necessary for the correct diagnosis of intestinal problems.
How to Prepare for Processing?
Adequate bowel cleansing must be done before colonoscopy. It is extremely important that you meticulously follow the use of XM DIET 250 cc and BT ENEMA 135 or 210 ml for a very good bowel cleansing.
1- XM DIET 250 cc EXPLANATION
a- Eat watery foods one day before the appointment date. Choose foods that do not leave pulp, such as tea, soup, milk, pudding.
b- Drink half of a XM DIET 250 cc Solution bottle at 18.00 in the evening and then drink a glass of water. At 19.00, the remaining half of the XM DIET 250 cc Solution bottle will be drunk and a glass of water will be drunk on it.
CAUTION: Do not eat anything until the film is taken from the use of the drug. Drink plenty of water (at least 2 Liters) throughout the night and on the morning of the procedure.
2- BT ENEMA 135 ML. DESCRIPTION:
1 x BT ENEMA 135 ml one hour before the procedure. Come to the hospital on an empty stomach after the enema is taken as shown on the box, squeezed into the anus, wait for 15 minutes, and then go to the hospital on an empty stomach
What are the Risks of the Procedure?
The risk is very low during the procedure, and intestinal perforation and bleeding may occur at a rate of 0.1-0.3%. Flexible sigmoidoscopy is generally a safe procedure when performed by experienced Gastroenterologists. When your doctor deems it necessary, he or she may administer sedatives and/or pain relievers intravenously (I.V.) to make the procedure more comfortable.
Very rarely, allergic reactions or side effects such as respiratory arrest and death may occur due to these drugs. The risks of the procedure are very rare. Especially if it is done in inexperienced hands, there may be destruction, bleeding, perforation or infection of the intestine. Bleeding in the biopsy or polyp removal area, and rarely a rupture in the intestinal wall may occur. Surgical intervention may be required when there is a tear. Such a risk may occur more during the removal of polyps.
How do you feel after the procedure?
Since you are given a sedative drug during the procedure, your attention and reflexes will deteriorate, so you should go home with a relative, not drive for 8 hours or do anything that requires attention. You may feel abdominal bloating and gas for a while due to the air given in the procedure. It is a reliable examination performed by a specialist experienced doctor.
Although very rare, it has some complications. During the procedure, a tear may occur in the wall of the large intestine and intestinal contents may pass into the peritoneum. This may cause inflammation in the inner lining of the abdomen. Another side effect is bleeding from the part taken or the polypectomy site. These usually stop on their own. Rarely, emergency surgery may be required to correct these developing side effects. Another problem is pain and redness in the place where the serum is applied. If there is severe pain, chills, chills, vomiting, fever, and abundant fresh red blood from the anus after the procedure, it is absolutely necessary to call the doctor.
If An Abnormal Finding Is Detected During Colonoscopy ?
If the eyes are different from normal in your intestine during the procedure, a biopsy can be taken from the intestine for examination. The polyp can be removed during a colonoscopy. Polyps are not usually cancerous, but removal is necessary to prevent colon cancers that may develop. In the long run, there is a possibility that they will return to cancer. Polyps are removed by burning with special lasso
