Proctoscopy + Sigmoidoscopy

Question 1

Rigid Proctoscopy

? examination of the ? ? using a proctoscope (direct vision)

Answer 1

endoscopic

anal canal

Question 2

Rigid Sigmoidoscopy

? examination of the ? to the ?-? junction using a rigid sigmoidoscope (direct vision).

Answer 2

endoscopic
rectum
recto-sigmoid

Question 3

Rigid endoscopy indications

Suspicion of colonic ?.
Investigation of ???.
? under direct vision.
Treatment of ?.
? to any ano-rectal operation.

Answer 3

neoplasia
IBD
biopsy
haemorrhoids
prior

Question 4

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

Endoscopic examination visualising up to the ? ?.

Answer 4

splenic flexure

Question 5

flexi indications

? cancer screening
Surveillance of previously diagnosed ?.
Endoluminal ? insertion for ?.
Pre-operative assessment before ?-?surgery.
? requiring haemostasis

Answer 5

colorectal
malignancy
stent
stricture
ano-rectal
haematochezia