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Diagnostic endoscopy of lower digestive tract: Diagnostic endoscopy of intestine through a stoma: Rectoscopy

You have had a colonoscopy.

The intestines are made up of the small intestine and the large intestine or colon. Most of the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine. The large intestine (colon) is where water and salt are withdrawn from the stool. The last segment of the large intestine (colon) is the rectum. Stool then leaves the body through the anus.

You have an artificial anus. It is has been used to examine your rectum. A variety of test devices are available for a colonoscopy. For example, a flexible tube with a camera attached to the front end can be used. A rigid tube can also be used for the test. The flexible or rigid tube is inserted into the intestine via the stoma. The camera on the tube can send images of the intestine to a screen. The tube also enables intestinal tissue to be viewed and studied. Both the flexible and rigid tubes can be used to take tissue samples.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).