What is rectoscopy, features of its implementation, possible complications

What is a rectoscopy and how is it performed - indications and features

Rectoscopy of the rectum is performed by inserting a rectal mirror through the anus. There are clear indications for such an examination.

Indications for rectoscopy

This is an informative examination of the rectum, which is prescribed when:

• rectal emptying disorders (constipation);
• periodic or constant pain in the anus;
• chronic hemorrhoids with regular exacerbations;
• bleeding from the anus;
• blood in stool;
• feelings of a foreign body in the rectum;
• feelings of incomplete emptying of the rectum.

Rectoscopy should be performed not only in the presence of the listed violations, but also for preventive purposes - it will help to detect pathology of the rectum at an early stage of development.

How rectoscopy is performed

Preparation for rectoscopy consists in cleaning the rectum from fecal masses. A cleansing enema should be done immediately before the examination. The doctor should tell you about how to prepare for the rectoscopy at the initial appointment.

Manipulation is carried out as follows:

1. The patient is placed on the couch in the knee-elbow position.
2. Before inserting a rectal speculum into the rectum, the doctor should examine it with his index finger - this will allow to detect the presence of hemorrhoidal nodes and other formations and to understand how to insert a rectal speculum for examination.
3. Then a rectal mirror is inserted into the rectum.
4. Evaluation of the condition of the rectal mucosa is carried out visually.

This procedure is performed without anesthesia, the execution time is on average 5-10 minutes. The doctor must tell the patient what a rectoscopy is and how it is performed.

Rectoscopy allows you to assess the condition of the mucous membrane of the rectum, to detect or exclude the presence of neoplasms, hemorrhoids, cracks, pathological secretions (mucus, blood).

Where is a rectoscopy performed? Such an examination can be carried out in any medical institution where a proctologist conducts an appointment and there are elementary conditions - a couch, a rectal mirror. The procedure is considered safe and is rarely accompanied by complications. If the rectoscopy is carried out carelessly, the mucous membrane of the rectum, hemorrhoidal node or neoplasm may be damaged.

More details about how rectoscopy and colonoscopy are performed, what is the difference between them, the specialist will tell. You can make an appointment on our website dobrobut.com.