A rectoscopy is a painless instrumental examination of the rectum with a disposable rectoscope with magnifying optics, during which the doctor examines the anal canal and rectum up to the level of its end before entering the colon. At Proktovena by Dr. Ištok, we use a clear plastic disposable rectoscope; we use a new one for each patient.
After preparation, the patient lies on the left side with knees bent. After applying the anaesthetic gel, the doctor gently inserts the rectoscope. The patient does not feel pain, only pressure in the rectum. If he/she feels pain, the doctor does not continue the examination. According to the findings, we mainly perform diagnostics to determine the findings and the degree of the disease. As needed, the doctor painlessly takes samples of the rectal mucous membrane and polyps and sends them for histology. We can treat haemorrhoids with Barron's ligature in one session, or perform radiofrequency ablation of a haemorrhoid knot with the Rafaelo method under local anaesthesia. After the examination, the patient goes home or to work and does not experience pain.
At the end of the rectoscopic examination, the doctor evaluates the findings and proposes a course of treatment to the patient with a suggested price for the procedure, while receiving informed consent for the given procedure in advance. In the consent, the patient is informed in detail about the preparation, the procedure and possible complications. The patient takes away a medical report and a signed informed consent from the doctor so that he/she can read it at home.
You will bring your medical report and informed consent to the procedure, which shall be signed at the reception desk on the day of the procedure.
To prevent increased bleeding and bruising, women should come not earlier than 5 or more days after menstruation.
Before rectal procedures, "blood thinners", such as Warfarin or NOACs (Xarelto, Pradaxa, Eliquis...), and drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid and ibuprofen, such as Anopyrin, Brufen, Ibuprofen, must not be taken for 7 days. Switch to Fraxiparine 0.4 ml, if needed.
We recommend a lighter meal 1 day before the procedure, but do not come fasting. You can eat and drink on the morning of the procedure, but do not drink coffee 2 hours before the procedure.
You will apply the enema product into your rectum while lying on your side on the day of the procedure, approximately 45 minutes before the procedure. After application, you will hold the contents of the enema in the rectum and, within about 15 - 30 min, you will feel bowel urgency and use the toilet. Usually, patients have 1 - 2 bowel movements. As our patient, you will receive the enema product from us at the reception desk when you make your appointment for the procedure.
Zátišie 5, 831 03 Bratislava
recepcia@proktovena.sk +421 911 700 374
Medichir s. r. o.
Monday
8:00 — 15:30
Tuesday
8:00 — 15:30
Wednesday
8:00 — 17:00
Thursday
8:00 — 15:30
Friday
8:00 — 12:00
Zátišie 5, 831 03 Bratislava
Free parking is available for 3 hours at the Vivo shopping centre. Parking on the surrounding streets is also free of charge. Parking on pavements is prohibited.
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