What does the procedure involve?
Sigmoidoscopy at Centrum Medyczne Skopia in Kraków is an endoscopic examination of the last 60–80 centimetres of the large intestine: the rectum, the sigmoid colon and part of the descending colon.
The examination makes it possible to diagnose polyps, tumours and deformities, and to collect material for histopathological examination. Therapeutic procedures are possible during it — stopping bleeding and polypectomy.
Compared with colonoscopy, the diagnostic range of sigmoidoscopy is narrower and the preparation for the examination is simpler. The doctor decides which examination to choose after assessing the patient's condition.
Course and preparation
Preparation for a sigmoidoscopy is simpler than for a colonoscopy. Detailed recommendations — including how to cleanse the bowel — are provided by the clinic together with the appointment date.
Other examinations and procedures in this clinic
The price of this service can be found in the price list of examinations and procedures, and the date and the rules of preparation are confirmed by registration.
The information on this website is organisational and educational. A doctor decides on indications for examination or treatment after assessing the patient.
