A colonoscope was then passed through the rectum, all the way toward the cecum, which was identified by the presence of the appendiceal orifice and ileocecal valve.  This was done without difficulty and the bowel preparation was good.  The ileocecal valve was intubated and the distal 2 to 3 cm of terminal ileum was inspected and was normal.  The colonoscope was then slowly withdrawn and a careful examination of the mucosa was performed.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.gastroenterology, cecum, colonoscope, bleeding, infection, perforation, allergic reaction, ileocecal valve, informed, allergic, ileocecal, valve, colonoscopyNOTE,: Thesetranscribed medical transcription sample reports and examples are provided by various users andare for reference purpose only. MTHelpLine does not certify accuracy and quality of sample reports.These transcribed medical transcription sample reports may include some uncommon or unusual formats;this would be due to the preference of the dictating physician. All names and dates have beenchanged (or removed) to keep confidentiality. Any resemblance of any type of name or date orplace or anything else to real world is purely incidental.