

The informed consent leaflet “Proctoscopy/Rectoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy, Partial Colonoscopy, Including Endoscopic Resection/Polypectomy or Treatment of Haemorrhoids if Indicated (ID 8Th)” describes the endoscopy of the distal end of the large intestine including possibly required treatment measures, such as the removal of polyps, stopping bleeding and the treatment of haemorrhoids (rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, heat coagulation).