Rectoscopes & Proctoscopes

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Diagnose intestinal diseases with proctoscopes & rectoscopes

An endoscopic procedure (rectoscopy/proctoscopy), primarily done in gastroenterology, is an endoscopic examination of the rectum. The rectum is an approximately 12 to 15 cm long section of the large intestine that is followed by the anal canal. During a rectoscopy, you usually use a rigid metal tube called rectoscope. This tube is between 20 and 30 cm long and varies in diameter. Sometimes a flexible instrument about 60 cm long is also used. If you only want to examine the anal canal, you can use a proctoscope. This instrument is rigid, around 8 to 15 cm long and made of metal or plastic.

A rectoscopy or proctological examination is essential for the early detection of rectal cancer as part of a preventive examination. Rectoscopy procedures are also necessary for diagnosing various intestinal diseases, for example, when a patient suffers from persistent intestinal movement problems or has blood in their stool or anus area. Rectoscopy and proctoscopy can also assist in the diagnosis of other rectum and anal canal diseases, such as polyps or haemorrhoids. This examination method allows tissue samples to be taken (biopsy), haemorrhoids to be treated and polyps to be removed with a snare.

Examining the anal canal with a proctoscope

Proctology is the medical branch of endoscopy that deals with intestinal diseases of the rectum, more specifically of both the rectum and anal canal. Using a proctoscope during a proctoscopy procedure is an invasive method for examining the anal canal and lower rectum in the case of proctological diseases. Other colonoscopy methods for examining the rectum and colon are rectoscopies (using a rectoscope), rectosigmoidoscopies and colonoscopies.

How & when is a proctoscopy performed?

A proctoscopy is performed after a previous proctological examination, in which you precisely inspect the external anal region and perform a rectal palpation. Unlike other colonoscopies, a proctoscopy does not require intestinal cleansing with laxatives. The patient tries to empty their intestines naturally before the examination. Some doctors do not cleanse the intestine during the proctoscope examination in order to avoid any possible irritations caused by the laxatives used.

The proctoscope is a rigid endoscope with proximal illumination. It is usually 7 to 13 cm long and has a variable diameter of 20 to 25 mm. The rigid metal tube is inserted into the patient's anal canal using a lubricant. This allows you to examine the mucous membrane of the anal canal and determine the stage of haemorrhoidal disease. The proctoscopes are easy to clean, disinfect and sterilise after each examination.

Reasons for performing a proctoscope examination

A proctoscope will allow you to examine the following diseases and complaints:

• Itching
• Pain during defecation
• Changes in the stool; mucus and blood during defecation
• Feeling a foreign body in the anus area
• Inflammation in the anal region, the rectum, the rectal mucosa and the surrounding connective tissue
• Suspicion of tumours and haemorrhoids
• Anal fissures and prolapses
• Anal fistulas and abscesses
• Polyps

Examining the rectum with a rectoscope

A rectoscopy is the endoscopic examination of the rectum and, if necessary, the anus, with the help of a rectoscope. The rectum is an approximately 12 to 15 cm long section of the large intestine. It is used for the intermediate storage of faeces. You use a rectoscope for examining the rectum and a proctoscopy for examining the anal canal. An examination of the entire large intestine is called a colonoscopy.

How does a rectum rectoscopy work?

If the colonoscopy only involves the examination of the lowest sections of the large intestine, the preparation for the procedure is very simple. The rectum must be emptied with a laxative about an hour before the examination. This prevents any faecal residue from hindering the rectoscopy. Rectoscopy is usually performed using a rigid metal tube, the rectoscope. The rectoscope has a length of 20 to 30 cm and a diameter of approximately 1 to 2 cm. There are also flexible endoscopes. The instrument is inserted into the patient’s anal canal so that the rectum can be examined in detail. The metal tube has a device that illuminates and introduces air. Using air insufflation, the rectum is dilated to unfold the mucous membrane, which can then be inspected in detail.

When is a rectoscopy performed?

A rectoscopy may be performed when a patient suffers from persistent pain during intestinal movements or finds blood in the stool or anus area. With the help of a rectoscopy of the rectum, the doctor can reliably diagnose and treat various intestinal diseases like rectal cancer, bowel inflammation, polyps or haemorrhoids. A rectoscopy can also be used to take tissue samples.

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