Diagnostics in proctology

Modern proctology has a wide range of diagnosis examinations to confirm or rule out the proctological diagnosis.

• During the appointment a proctologist performs a finger examination of the rectum, anoscopy and rectoromanoscopy. In the vast majority of cases simple and painless diagnostic procedures allow making diagnosis during the first examination.
• Colonoscopy is also very important for examination of the patient. It allows examining all sections of the colon and the final sections of the small intestine. Colonoscopy at the Dobrobut Medical Center is performed using the state-of-the-art Karl Storz (Germany) and Olympus (Japan) equipment, which provides maximum accuracy and ultra-high detail with minimal discomfort to the patient. The examination is performed under local or general anesthesia in a comfortable patient’s position on the left side. The procedure lasts no more than 10-15 minutes. Colonoscopy allows using a microscope to visually assess the structure of intestinal tissues and the available inflammatory process, to detect tumors, polyps, diverticula, their location, size and nature.
• For even more accurate diagnosis Toshiba 1.5 Tesla high-field magnetic resonance imaging system is used. MRI allows reproducing all anatomical relationships that help the surgeon move in the right direction during the operation as if ‘in the map’.
• In addition to instrumental examination methods, laboratory tests are conducted: general blood count, complete coprogram, test for latent blood in the feces.