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- No abnormalities of structure or mucosal surface are
observed in the colon or terminal
ileum.
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- Using intravenous sedation, the
endoscope is inserted into the rectum and passed through the
sigmoid, descending, transverse, and ascending colon, cecum,
distal ileum.
- The lumen is visualized and tissue specimens may be
collected for cytology
examination.
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- To identify and biopsy abnormal
tissue in the colon and terminal ileum
- To investigate the cause of Chronic Diarrhea,
locate the source of GI bleeding
- To evaluate the colon for recurrent polyps or malignant
growth
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- Massive bleeding
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Stricture
- Peritonitis
- Bowel perforation
- Recent acute cardiopulmonary
disease
- Recent pelvic or colon surgery
- Large aortic or iliac aneurysm
- Pregnancy, second or third
trimester
- Uncooperative behavior
- Retained barium
- Failure to maintain pretest dietary restrictions
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