Endoscopy is a procedure that involves inserting a long, narrow tube into the body to examine an internal organ or tissue in great detail. It may also be used for other purposes, such as ultrasound and minor surgery.
Endoscopes are minimally invasive instruments that may be placed into body openings such as the mouth or the anus.
They may also be inserted through minor incisions, such as those in the knee or belly. Keyhole surgery is a form of surgery in which a minor incision is made and special devices, such as an endoscope, are used to help with the procedure.
Modern endoscopy has proved to be very effective in many fields of medicine because it poses little complications, provides accurate photographs, and is easy to perform. Per year, tens of millions of endoscopies are performed.
We’ll go through some of the different methods of endoscopy, why and how they’re done, the general process, and any possible complications in this report.
Author: Dr. Sarmed Sami MBChB, MRCP, PGCME, PhD
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Founder and Director of Digestive Health UK. https://digestivehealthuk.com/
Some fast facts about Endoscopy
Here are a few important things to remember about endoscopy. The main article contains more facts and details.
- Endoscopies are simple and painless treatments.
- In 1806 the first endoscope was developed.
- Endoscopy is used for a variety of purposes, including investigation, clarification, and treatment.
- Tumors or polyps in the digestive tract may be removed with endoscopy.
Different types of Endoscopy
Endoscopy can be used to investigate a variety of processes in the human body, including:
- Esophagus, liver, and duodenum (esophagogastroduodenoscopy), small intestine (enteroscopy), large intestine/colon (colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy), bile duct, and rectum (rectoscopy), bile duct, and anus (anoscopy).
- Lower respiratory tract (rhinoscopy), nose (rhinoscopy) (bronchoscopy).
- Otoscopy is a procedure that examines the inner ear.
- Cystoscopy is a procedure that examines the urinary tract.
- Gynoscopy of the female reproductive tract: cervix (colposcopy), uterus (hysteroscopy), and fallopian tubes (falloposcopy).
What is gastroscopy endoscopy?
A gastroscope (or endoscope) is a compact telescope that is used to examine the oesophagus (food pipe), intestine, and duodenum (upper portion of the small bowel).
A selection of minor procedures may be performed during the test if necessary. The following protocols can be used for endoscopy gastroscopy:
- Stopping bleeding from an ulcer
- Elimination of polyps taking a small tissue sample (biopsy)
Risk of gastroscopy
Perforation (puncture) of the stomach or bowel wall, as well as serious bleeding (requiring a blood transfusion), are particularly rare complications of an endoscopy gastroscopy.
These problems arise in less than 1 in 10,000 procedures where the test either inspects the intestine or takes a biopsy.
Other treatments or operations performed by the gastroscope which carry a higher risk, which will vary depending on the condition being handled and the planned operation. Inquire with the physicians or the gastroenterologist brooklyn ny about the complications associated with any additional therapies or operations.
Sedation may be needed for gastroscopy. Sedation has a few side effects, including trouble breathing and irregular heart rhythms.
Patients with serious heart or chest disease can have more severe sedation reactions. These risks are normally prevented by using oxygen during the operation and keeping an eye on the blood oxygen level.
Conclusion
Few patients choose not to be sedated during their gastroscopy, so if this is the case with you, please let us know when you come in for your appointment. For more, visit us at https://digestivehealthuk.com/test/endoscopy-gastroscopy/.
