Fibresigmoidoscopy: technique of choice?
A study was undertaken to determine the practicality of replacing rigid sigmoidoscopy with flexible fibresigmoidoscopy. A total of 388 examinations were performed and complete examination was possible in 79% of patients in less than 10 minutes. Abnormalities were found in 18% of patients; colorectal polyps and tumours were identified in 11% of patients. No complications occurred and the investigation was well tolerated. Fibresigmoidoscopy is a practical, safe procedure for routine use in the outpatient setting and has several advantages over rigid sigmoidoscopy.
D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D020694:Sigmoidoscopes; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy / Q000379:methods*