Patients who choose to have a colonoscopy with Dr. Vasco enjoy the following benefits:
- Dr. Vasco has undergone unique training to identify and remove lesions, his medical ability and experience allow him to quickly understand what type of lesion is, at what stage the lesion is and how to properly manage it
- The equipment that Dr. Vasco works with is endoscopic equipment with advanced optical capabilities, which means magnification to a microscopic level, and viewing in Full HD resolution.
- An artificial intelligence system that, together with Dr. Vasco, scans the photographed area and provides an additional layer of identification for precancerous lesions.
- Dr. Vasco was chosen as the Israeli presenter for the world's leading endoscopy knife company, the advanced equipment combined with unique knives enables Dr. Vasco to perform complex excisions
Why is this important?
The combination of a specialist doctor with experience and unique training, along with the advantages of advanced optical equipment that enables optimal identification - accompanied by a layer of artificial intelligence (AI) protection reduces the percentage of missed lesions to 0%
And heaven forbid if necessary - the use of knives that allow maximum flexibility increases the chances of success of the examination and guarantees the patient the best results.
Colonoscopy Test - General Information
What are the common symptoms among patients suffering from problems examined in a colonoscopy?
- Change in bowel habits
- Abdominal
- bleeding
- Anemia
- Constipation
If you suffer from any of the listed symptoms, it is recommended to undergo a colonoscopy.
In general, it is recommended that every person undergo a colonoscopy over the age of 45
It is important to emphasize.
The symptoms in question are symptoms that are repeated in most people with colonoscopy problems, but reading the symptoms is not a substitute for medical advice with a specialist.
Procedure description
Colonoscopy test
The test is performed for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lower digestive system that includes the large intestine and the far end of the small intestine.
The colonoscope is a thin, flexible tube, with a diameter of 11 mm that includes a tiny video camera at the end. It is inserted through the rectum and allows direct observation of the large intestine and the far end of the small intestine as well as performing actions such as taking biopsies, excision of small tumors and polyps, injection, and burning to stop bleeding and expand stenosis. From this it can be understood that the guarantee of the success of these operations involves full and precise adherence to the preparatory instructions in order to arrive at the examination with a clean colon without feces.
When is a colonoscopy necessary?
• Clarification of symptoms that are suspected of a disease of the lower gastrointestinal tract, for example: abdominal pain, bleeding from the anus, chronic constipation, prolonged diarrhea, weight loss or anemia.
• Further investigation in case of a positive result in a fecal occult blood test.
• Screening test for early detection of colon cancer.
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Test preparation
Preparation for treatment
Before a colonoscopy examination it is necessary to carefully empty the large intestine. Partial emptying may hide the intestinal wall and detract from the reliability of the test - which can sometimes require a re-examination.
There may be differences in the guidelines between different institutes and for different patients regarding the preparation to be done. The instructions given here are only general, and the instructions given by the examining physician should be followed.
In preparation for the test, it may be necessary to stop or change some of the regular medication. Consult with your physician regarding medications, including supplements and natural preparations.
The doctor may give special instructions in case of heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease or diabetes as well as in case of taking anticoagulant drugs (for blood thinning): warfarin, Plavix, Afinet, Paradexa, Xeralto, Eliquis and other anticoagulant drugs.
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After treatment
After checking
- After the test, you will be taken to a recovery room, where you will be able to rest under supervision.
- The duration of recovery usually ranges from half an hour to an hour and at the end of it you can drink and even start eating.
- There may be a temporary feeling of abdominal swelling and pain as a result of air instillation during the examination. This sensation will be relieved and disappear after gases are removed.
- After you feel well and recovered, you will be released to your home by the nurse.
- The results of the examination will be provided by the doctor after the examination, preferably in the presence of a relative or other person close to you. If biopsies were taken, their results will be mailed a few weeks after the test
- Consult with the examining physician and the family doctor regarding the return to the use of regular medications, with an emphasis on blood thinners.
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