In this report, the term “retroflexion” refers to making a U-turn with the bending section of the colonoscope, so that the viewing lens is looking backward and the insertion tube is visible to the endoscopist.

What does Retroflexion mean in anatomy?

Retroflexion describes a technique where the colonoscope bends backwards to examine the colon.

What is the meaning of Retroflexion?

1 : the state of being bent back especially : the bending back of an organ (such as a uterus) upon itself. 2 : the act or process of bending back.