Information about. FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY What is flexible sigmoidoscopy?
Flexible sigmoidoscopy allows inspection of the
lining of the rectum, anus and lower part of the
colon. It uses a flexible tube with a “video camera”
at the tip. The instrument is about 1cm thick. What preparation is required?
Your doctor will tell you what preparation is required.
Usually there is no need to fast prior to the procedure
and a small enema is the only preparation, given just
before the procedure. Occasionally your doctor may
decide not to use any preparation. If you are receiving
sedation for the procedure you will need to have an
empty stomach. This will require fasting for 6 hours
prior to the procedure. It is unusual to require a
full colonic preparation prior to this procedure. What can I expect during
If your doctor finds polyps, he/she might take a
flexible sigmoidoscopy?
biopsy of them as well. Polyps, which are
You will lie on your side while your doctor
growths from the lining of the colon, vary in size
and types. If your doctor sees polyps, he/she
might organise a colonoscopy in order to
feeling of pressure, bloating or cramping
What happens after a flexible What if the flexible sigmoidoscopy sigmoidoscopy? finds something abnormal?
Your doctor will explain the results to you when
Should I continue my current
If your doctor sees an area that needs further
the procedure is done. You might feel bloating
medications?
evaluation, your doctor might take a biopsy
or some mild cramping because of the air that
Most medications can be continued as usual.
(sample of the colon lining) to be analysed.
Inform your doctor about medications that you're
Biopsies are used to identify many conditions,
examination. This will disappear quickly when
taking - particularly blood thinning medications
and your doctor might order one even if he
you pass gas. If you did not receive sedation
such as warfarin, aspirin, Plavix or Iscover.
you will be able to drive afterwards.
An information leaflet for patients and interested members of the general public prepared by the Digestive Health Foundation
What are possible complications This information booklet has been designed of flexible sigmoidoscopy? by the Digestive Health Foundation as an
Flexible sigmoidoscopy and biopsy are very
aid to people who will under go a flexiblesigmoidoscopy or for those who wish to know
specially trained and experienced in these
more about it. This is not meant to replace
endoscopic procedures. Complications are
rare, but it's important for you to recognise
The Digestive Health Foundation (DHF) is aneducational body committed to promoting
abdominal pain, fevers and chills, or rectal
better health for all Australians by promotingeducation and community health programsIf you have any questions or concerns about the procedure or don’t fully The DHF is the educational arm of theunderstand the contents of this document, Gastroenterological Society of Australia, you should discuss this with your doctor the professional body representing theprior to undergoing the procedure. Specialty of gastrointestinal and liver diseasein Australia. Members of the Society are drawnfrom physicians, surgeons, scientists andother medical specialties with an interest Since its establishment in 1990 the DHF hasbeen involved in the development of programsto improve community awareness and theunderstanding of digestive diseases.Research and education into gastrointestinaldisease are essential to contain the effects of these disorders on all Australians.Further information on a wide variety of gastrointestinal conditions is available cannot be completely comprehensiveand is intended as a guide only. The information given here is
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