Introduction. Colonoscopy refers to the endoscopic examination of the entire colon and rectum and often includes the terminal ileum. Common activities performed during colonoscopy include inspection, biopsy, photography, and video recording.
Is the ileum seen in a colonoscopy?
In a colonoscopy, a flexible tube is inserted through your rectum and colon. The tube can most often reach into the end part of the small intestine (ileum).
What organs does a colonoscopy cover?
There are two basic types of endoscopy:
- Upper endoscopy – The esophagus, stomach, and small intestines can be viewed by a thin flexible tube inserted through the mouth.
- Colonoscopy – The lining of the large intestine, colon and rectum can be viewed by a flexible tube inserted through the rectum.
