Question

Explain in 4th graders knowledge

• There was evidence of a prior ileo-colonic anastomosis in the transverse colon. This was patent and was characterized by healthy appearing mucosa. The anastomosis was traversed.
• A few medium-mouthed diverticula were found in the transverse colon.
• Internal hemorrhoids were found during retroflexion. The hemorrhoids were Grade I (internal hemorrhoids that prolapse but reduce spontaneously).
• The exam was otherwise without abnormality on direct and retroflexion views.
Impression:
• Patent ileo-colonic anastomosis, characterized by healthy appearing mucosa.
• Few diverticula in the transverse colon.
• Internal hemorrhoids.
• The examination was otherwise normal on direct and retroflexion views.
• No specimens collected.

Answer 1

I can explain this in kid-friendly words.

This is what the doctor found when they looked inside the belly with a camera:

- You have a place where the small intestine was joined to the large intestine (from a past surgery). It looks open and healthy, like a clean, working road where two pipes meet.
- In the part of the large intestine that goes across the belly (called the transverse colon), there are a few small pouches. Think of tiny bubbles or pockets on the side of a garden hose. These are called diverticula. They are small and not looking bad right now.
- Near the end of the intestine, the doctor saw internal hemorrhoids. Those are like little swollen veins inside the bottom. These ones are small and, if they stick out, they go back in by themselves.
- The doctor looked around carefully, including turning the camera to look back, and everything else looked normal.
- The doctor did not take any tissue samples or do any cutting.

So, mostly everything looked okay. If you or your grown-up have questions or need follow-up, the doctor will explain what comes next.