It was purchased under a national project, media found out44.
Thanks to the new device, patients can undergo an intestinal examination and get rid of benign formations without going to the hospital. The procedure is absolutely free, the Department of Health of the Kostroma Region reported.
Advanced equipment has been purchased for the endoscopy department. It allows a thorough examination of the colon. The image is sent to the monitor. Zooming in and magnifying up to 20 times is possible. You can also change the color to black and white. All this allows you to detect the smallest formations and, if necessary, begin intervention.
Polyps develop for a long time, without symptoms, they are benign. But they can degenerate and often need to be removed. Small polyps – up to 1 cm – are removed directly during the procedure, on an outpatient basis.
Igor Yablokov, head of the endoscopic department of the Kostroma Oncology Center:
It is clear that not every polyp turns into cancer. And this process does not happen quickly. But, understanding that something can grow from this polyp – why wait?! Easier to detect and remove in a timely manner.
So far, there are not many similar studies being done here with the removal of polyps, reports State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company Kostroma. Given that there is capacity, five racks were purchased. They even hired an administrator. He calls Kostroma residents who have testimony. Offers to undergo examination at the oncology clinic. It’s free.
