[A new video documentation system for rigid procto-rectoscopy].
BACKGROUND
Disadvantages of rigid procto-rectoscope systems are the lack of sufficient visual documentation, data processing and the insufficient demonstration for educational purposes. Therefore a video documentation system for rigid procto-rectoscopy (Endovision Telecam SL) was developed.


METHODS
For evaluation of the Endovision Telecam SL, the system was compared to the conventional technique over a 6-month period.


RESULTS
The Endovision Telecam SL offers the advantage of flexible video-endoscopy and displays an excellent quality of documentation for rigid procto-rectoscopy. The handling of the system is slightly more time-consuming and difficult and the use is limited to cases without severe bleeding and stool contamination.


CONCLUSIONS
The Endovision Telecam SL combines the advantages of flexible video-endoscopy in documentation, demonstration and data processing with the practibility of rigid instruments for procto-rectoscopy. In the present set-up the system is still limited to special indications and should be combined with conventional procedures.
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Abteilung für Chirurgische Endoskopie, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Fakultät für Klinische Medizin, Universität Heidelberg, Mannheim. Heike.Schmidt@chir.ma.uni-heidelberg.de
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D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D020700:Proctoscopes; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014741:Video Recording / Q000295:instrumentation*