The process of directly examining the large intestine with a tube-shaped instrument that has a light on its tip, approximately 160-180 cm long, 12 mm in diameter, and can move in 4 directions, is called colonoscopy.
With the colonoscopy process, the large intestine segments are examined directly visually. is; It is possible to perform many medical procedures such as removing parts during the procedure, removing polyps completely, and intervening if there is bleeding. When colonoscopy is performed by experienced gastroenterologists, the diagnostic value increases to 99%. It can be performed in many centers in our country by inexperienced people who have not received standard training; This situation can often lead to incorrect diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, choosing an experienced endoscopist is important.
IS COLONOSCOPY EASY?
Although the colonoscopy procedure is so important, the procedure was quite difficult and painful in the past years. Even today, in many centers, the procedure is performed in the same way and makes patients afraid of the procedure. Now in many centers and in our clinic, colonoscopy is performed with patients under a light sleep and the patient does not feel any pain or distress during the procedure. He does not even believe that the transaction has been carried out. In our clinic, gastroscopy (stomach examination) is often performed at the same time during the colonoscopy procedure, and the patient experiences the convenience of having two procedures performed by being put to sleep once.
Gastroscopy
On the tip The process of directly examining the esophagus, stomach and duodenum with a tube-shaped instrument that is light, approximately 90-110 cm long, 8-9 mm in diameter, and can move in 4 directions, is called gastroscopy.
During the gastroscopy procedure. The esophagus, stomach and duodenum are examined directly visually; During the procedure, it is possible to perform many medical procedures such as removing parts, removing polyps, intervening if there is bleeding, and opening the stenosis with a balloon. When gastroscopy is performed by experienced gastroenterologists, the diagnostic value increases to 99%. It can be performed by inexperienced people in many centers in our country; This situation can often lead to incorrect diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, choosing an experienced endoscopist is important.
Rectoscopy
It is the process of examining the last parts of the large intestine (30 cm) with external illumination, in the form of a steel pipe approximately 30 cm long and 18-20 mm in diameter. The rectoscopy procedure does not require preparation the day before and is performed after cleansing the intestine with an enema before the procedure. During the procedure, there are medical intervention options such as polypectomy, biopsy, etc. It can be easily applied if pathologies related to the final parts of the large intestine (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, rectal ulcers, rectal mass, rectal bleeding, rectitis) are considered. The procedure is not painful; It can be applied in a very short time. After the procedure, the patient can continue his daily life.
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