Diagnostic Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Pre-Operative preparation:
Patients will normally require an enema to be administered prior to the procedure.
Procedure:
A fibre optic endoscope is passed into the rectum and left side of the large bowel. Tissue samples may be taken for analysis.
Sedation:
Some patients elect not to have any sedation alternatively others have the procedure performed after the administration of an intravenous sedative.
Post Op:
Sedation will require several hours to wear off and patients should not drive or use heavy machinery for 24 hours.
OPC Code:
H2505
