Rectoromanoscopy

Rectoromanoscopy - the main method of visual examination of the rectum and distal sigmoid - examines the condition of the mucous membrane on a 30 cm long site. In recent years, flexible sigmokoskie on fiberglass have come to replace the rigid sigmoidoscopy manoscope, making it possible to inspect the entire left sections of the large intestine - the place of the most frequent tumor localization. In some cases, using special techniques, the sigmoscope can examine not only the left sections, but also the entire colon, but for these purposes it is more convenient to have colonoscopes 140-150 cm long (the length of the sigmoscope is 90 cm).

This method is also called sigmoscopy, since the sigmoid colon is also involved in the examination. To make a correct diagnosis to a person with asthma, you need to examine the state of the rectum. How is it located, is there any defects or lesions in it? Do all parts of the rectum work normally? Technical devices during sigmoidoscopy will help to do it correctly.

What is sigmoidoscopy, or sigmoscopy?

This is an affordable and very informative method for diagnosing the rectal membrane, which is used in examining patients with constipation. The name it comes from the Latin word rectus, which translated means straight. Previously, it was the name of the sigmoid colon, which gave another, now outdated method name - sigmoscopy.

What does this diagnostic method mean? This means that the doctor will be able to examine the mucous membrane and the sigmoid colon (adjacent to the rectum part of it) with the help of a special device, the sigmoidoscope. It is introduced into the anus into the rectum.

What is a rectoromanoscope?

This tube is made of metal, which has a length of 15 to 35 cm, and its diameter is slightly more than one centimeter. The end of the tube is unusual - a special device with a light source — an eyepiece — is brought to it, through which you can examine everything that is done in the anal passage. A pump is also connected to this device, which forces air into the rectum. This pump is made in the form of a special double cartridge.

Is sigmoidoscopy safe?

Both doctors and patients claim that yes, this is a safe method. Besides, for health it is completely painless. And allows you to have a great study, finding what is really going on in the rectum. This method is used in an outpatient clinic and does not require time spent in the hospital. Also, the rectoromanoscopy method will be qualified by doctors at a diagnostic center or a specialized clinic.

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How is sigmoidoscopy performed?

The patient is located on a special table or couch and takes a knee-elbow position. The doctor then lubricates the end of the tube with petroleum jelly, puts on rubber gloves and inserts this tube of the sigmoidoscope into the rectum. To straighten the walls of the rectum for better viewing, by means of a double pump, a little bit of air is pumped into the rectum.

The doctor carefully moves the tube inside the rectum and at the same time examines its condition, especially the mucous membrane. This state of the rectum is displayed on the screen connected to the sigmoidoscope.

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What is revealed during retromanoscopy?

In the course of this diagnostic examination method, it is revealed what the condition of the rectal mucosa is, whether there are cracks or wounds in it. Is there blood in the rectum, purulent deposits, as well as mucus, the rectum is not narrowed, there are no tumors or inflammations in it. And also whether polyps will not be detected.

If pathological changes are found in the rectum through the method of retromanoscopy, it will be easier to deal with constipation and hemorrhoids. By the way, about hemorrhoids - using this method you can detect inflammation and an increase in the cavernous bodies that are in the rectum and look like grapes.

Then it will be possible to detect hemorrhoids in its initial stage and cope with this disease more quickly. The doctor will be able to easily determine the size of "grapes" - inflamed cavernous bodies, as well as find out if there are signs of thrombosis and inflammatory processes in the rectum.

The method of retro-manoscopy can also reveal the condition of the tissue by taking them with a scraping. And then it will be possible to make a diagnosis on the subject of malignant tumors in the rectum. Their detection will help start treating these tumors in the early stages, which is more successful than with advanced forms of cancer.

Why is retromanoscopy so good?

At the University of Oxford, retromanoscopy is preferred as a very safe procedure for several reasons.

Retromanoscopy is the best way to diagnose colon cancer — it is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States.

This procedure can also be used to help investigate rectal problems such as bleeding, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation.

At least three conclusions can be drawn from this procedure.

• You are healthy and no other studies are needed (Although retromanoscopy is the most important tool in evaluating colon cancer, a very small percentage of people with normal findings after retromanoscopy subsequently reveal that they have cancer).
• A detailed diagnosis of your specific disease is made.
• The patient may need additional testing, counseling, therapy, or follow-up diagnosis.

Several leading medical groups recommend regular screening of men and women aged 50 years and older for colon cancer and benign (harmless) polyps every 3–5 years by retromanoscopy.

Younger patients may not often perform this procedure unless they have close relatives with colon cancer.

A retromanoscopy-like screening procedure is known as a colonoscopy. Their main difference is that with a colonoscopy, the tube goes up through the colon further than with retromanoscopy.