IleoColonoscopy

IleoColonoscopy

A Ileocolonoscopy is an examination conducted to detect changes or abnormalities in the terminal part of the small intestine (Ileum), large intestine (colon) and rectum. During colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum. A tiny video camera at the tip of the tube allows the doctor to view the inside of the entire colon and terminal part of the small intestine (Ileum).

Primary Indication:

  • Bleeding per rectum
  • Diarrhea
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Screening for cancer
  • Constipation in elderly
  • Low hemoglobin (Anemia)
  • Constipation

Below this, Ileocolonoscopy can treat certain condition after diagnosis:

  • Colonic polyps diagnosis and removal
  • Diverticular bleeding can be controlled using a various endoscopic technique
  • Colonic stenting for inoperative colonic cancer
  • Dilatation for benign stricture of the colon and terminal ileum