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