Description

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy; It
is the process of observing the large intestines from the anus to the small
intestines on a TV screen with an illuminated, electronic camera in front of
them.

Since the feeling of pressure in the abdomen, gas and cramping pain can be seen
during the procedure, sedative and pain-reducing drugs are administered to the
patient before the procedure (midazolam, aldolan) The

procedure is in the area of ​​120-150 cm. makes.

Before the procedure, to cleanse the intestines (the medicine prescribed by the
doctor) and recommendations are carefully applied. During the procedure,
polyps, cancer, diverticula, inflammatory diseases in the large intestine (IBD?
CROHN?) Are easily detected. Tissue samples can be taken when necessary
(biopsy).

In the lower digestive system bleeding, the necessary treatment procedures can
be applied by seeing the bleeding site. (Polypectomy, Argon laser,
Injection, Bipolar heat probe, Endolup application) Since

polyps are cancer precursor structures, the polyps seen during the procedure
are burned with electro cautery, removed from the intestines and sent to the
pathology laboratory for examination. Thus, as a possible cancer is
prevented, it is decided how often potential diseases should be followed up.

After the procedure, patients are rested in their bedroom for 30-60 minutes and
it is recommended not to drive that day.

Mild gas pains and cramps may be felt during the procedure. However, with
the release of gas, patients immediately relax.

If the doctor does not have any restrictions after the procedure, food intake
can be started immediately.

Improvements in screening and prevention of colon cancer

Colon cancer is a preventable disease. Theoretically, all cancers develop
from benign messenger lesions called polyps. Today, the most effective
method used to reduce the risk of dying from the disease is colonoscopic
scanning and removal of polyps detected during this screening.

Other methods used for colon cancer screening are fecal occult blood test and
sigmoidoscopy. New alternatives are DNA testing from a stool sample and CT
colonoscopy (virtual colonoscopy). Lifestyle also has an impact on colon
cancer risk. Changing risk factors such as diet, exercise, alcohol
consumption, tobacco use and vitamin intake is considered an important strategy
for the prevention of colon cancer.