Sigmoidoscopy allows inspection of the sigmoid colon and biopsies of pathology (e.g. polyps) to be taken for analysis.
Learn how to perform a rigid sigmoidoscopy by seamlessly moving between the learning media; text, video, anatomy and simulator. In the simulator, learn how to perform a rigid sigmoidoscopy in learn mode or test yourself in test mode by choosing medical tools with your computer mice and performing the procedure in a virtual environment. In test mode you may also choose multi-choice questions to test your understanding. Examine your performance in either mode in your personalized logbook and print this record for your own documentation.
Read a concise step-by-step description of how to perform a rigid sigmoidoscopy, steps are based upon evidence-based medicine and have hyperlinks to the relevant abstracts in Pubmed. Watch the procedure performed by an expert and view real-life footage clearly demonstrating the actual view seen during this examination. Refresh your anal and colorectal applied anatomy by viewing a coronal plane of the region.
Learn the steps to successfully perform a rigid sigmoidoscopy in the simulator; lubricate the sigmoidoscope, position the obturator and sigmoidoscope at the anus and view the introduction into the rectum. Remove the obturator and attach the eyepiece onto the sigmoidoscope closing the window completely. Advance the sigmoidoscope carefully to a desired length while insufflating air using the bellows to open the lumen of the rectum. Simulate withdrawing the sigmoidoscope and view the internal mucosa for pathology with our click and drag or scroll wheel mouse function.
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