Proctoscopy
Proctoscopy – examination of the anal canal
Proctoscopy is a simple and gentle examination of the anal canal.
It allows the doctor to closely assess the mucosa of the lower rectum and to detect changes at an early stage, such as hemorrhoids or inflammation.
For the examination, you will be seated on a special examination chair.
The doctor carefully inserts a short tube, approximately 10 cm in length, known as a proctoscope, into the anal canal.
This provides a clear view of the mucosa.
If necessary, minor treatments can be performed or small tissue samples can be taken during the same procedure.
The doctor carefully inserts a short tube, approximately 10 cm in length, known as a proctoscope, into the anal canal.
This provides a clear view of the mucosa.
If necessary, minor treatments can be performed or small tissue samples can be taken during the same procedure.
The examination is usually painless and takes only a few minutes.