No one can fully insure themselves against health problems. More often than not, people are faced with the fact that negative factors are first reacted by the intestines.
In the event that there are some concerns for your health, you should immediately conduct a complete examination of the body, which will exclude the development of the disease or diagnose its presence, and then prescribe treatment.
One of the modern techniques that are popular due to accurate data that can be obtained by doctors is a virtual colonoscopy.
Contents
- Painless and informative
- What is the difference from a conventional colonoscopy
- What allows to identify and consider?
- Limitations and contraindications
- Preparation for MRI and CT examination
- How is the procedure performed?
- Satisfied doctors, grateful patients
- Comfort should be paid for
Painless and informative
The method of intestinal examination with the help of radiation diagnosis is called a virtual colonoscopy.
The procedure allows the doctor to display the large intestine on the monitor and monitor every centimeter of it, relying not only on the symptomatology and his own knowledge, but also on the image of the problem zone in real time.
The technique allows to obtain an image including the thin and rectum in 2D and 3D formats, but it is not possible to assess the state of the mucous membrane with this technique.
Diagnostics can be performed using MRI or CT.Each of the methods of the study includes several stages in the preparation of the patient and the conduct of the study.
What is different from the usual colonoscopy
The main difference between a virtual colonoscopy and an ordinary colonoscopy is that it is absolutely painless. In most cases, the person whose 
has been assigned this procedure will not even feel the slightest inconvenience and discomfort.
When performing a virtual colonoscopy, the device performs characteristic rotational movements in a circle, thus making images from different angles.
The rays passing through the body of the patient are recorded by the sensors of the device and at the same instant are recorded in the computer for further processing.
On the photographs obtained during the procedure, a layered pattern of the intestinal region under study is visible.
More details about the procedure and nuances of the diagnostic:
What can I identify and consider?
A virtual colonoscopy is prescribed exclusively by a physician. The main indications for the procedure are:
- suspected polyps or tumors of a different nature;
- inflammatory process in the intestine, including Crohn's disease;
- is an inflammatory process in the rectum;
- detection of bleeding in any degree of severity.
So look polyps on the results of virtual colonoscopy
Despite the application of X-rays during the study, a person should not be afraid for his health - radiation is minimal.
It is for this reason that this diagnostic method can be prescribed by the physician repeatedly, for example, in case of new symptoms of the disease or in order to confirm complete recovery.
Limitations and contraindications
In turn, contraindications to this type of diagnosis are also available. Among the main:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- children under 14 years.
It is not recommended, but it can be done at the conclusion of a doctor, if there are pain symptoms in which it is difficult for a person to keep the selected position for a certain amount of time.
The patient can refuse the procedure on the appointed day if:
- found acute colds;
- there are intestinal diseases;
- suspected peritonitis;
- is diagnosed with pulmonary or heart failure;
- revealed ulcerative colitis in chronic form;
- the patient does not feel well, is weak or in serious condition;
- is diagnosed with a "severe form of ischemic colitis."
There were no complications after the procedure.
Preparing for examination with MRI and CT
The preparatory process for virtual colonoscopy starts 3 days before the procedure:
- The patient needs to follow the simple, but necessary for obtaining qualitative and reliable data, the diet .From the diet at this time, it is necessary to completely exclude bread and other flour products, to minimize the consumption of vegetables in the
untreated. - Before is manipulated, the bowel cleansing of will be necessary - you can use a usual cleansing enema or take a laxative drug on the day of the procedure.
- Immediately on the day of the diagnosis, the should completely discard the food .
- Before the procedure , you will also need to drink at least 500 ml of ordinary still water .
- Before the beginning of the study, all metal and other jewelry and prosthesis must be removed.
How does the procedure work?
Virtual colonoscopy is performed on a special X-ray table. The patient lies on his back and in this position the first pictures are taken on the MRI or CT apparatus.
The specialist who conducts the procedure will then suggest changing the position of the body, since the study should be comprehensive. It is important to remember that during the procedure, the table will be in motion, as well as the apparatus that produces the pictures.
The patient should observe maximum calmness and endurance, do not do any movements, so that the doctor can get high-quality pictures.
In addition, during the procedure the doctor repeatedly asks you to hold your breath.
In the study during the study, the patient is alone, but the specialists monitor the situation while in the next room, isolated from the radiation, a room where they can also see the received pictures on the computer monitor.
Satisfied doctors, grateful patients
Only after studying the opinions of patients and doctors can you make a final conclusion about the advisability of passing a virtual colonoscopy of the intestine.
Hearing about the procedure, my first reaction was horror. So I did not want to again experience all this discomfort and real anguish, and after a broken and exhausted return home. But to my delight, the attending physician said that there is a new method that completely excludes all the negativity that I already imagined.
On the day of the study, I was afraid, but suddenly it was only a reassurance, so it was not scary? Passing through the procedure I can say with certainty - virtual colonoscopy - it's comfort and positive emotions and completely without pain.
Valeria, 34
What I want to say about the procedure - exceptionally high-quality, fast, not painful and affordable, I'm completely satisfied.
Serega, 53
Now you can forget about the horrors and nightmares that arise in the head at the word "colonoscopy".The new technique is a real fairy tale, you lie to yourself, you literally rest, and at that time research is being done. The results, by the way, had to wait only a couple of hours, so on the same day they also prescribed treatment for me. There is no pleasure in the chapel.
Nikon, 42
I am very pleased that modern technology has reached the research of the intestine. Now I will always use this procedure, because it is fast, comfortable and did not deliver a moment of negative emotions. Additional for me plus - the results were already known on the day of treatment.
Karina, 32
For comfort you need to pay
The price of diagnosis by the method of virtual colonoscopy differs in different regions.
Average prices for the country range from 4000 to 7500 rubles.
Virtual colonoscopy is an advanced technique that combines the knowledge and experience of physicians - specialists in the field of gastroenterology and modern hardware methods of examination of the intestine.
It is convenient for the patient and the doctor, completely painless. It can only be noted that this technique can not be used to study mucous membranes, but otherwise quality and comfort, speed and efficiency make this method one of the best in this field of medicine.