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Endoscopy

Endoscopy procedure uses an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike many other medical imaging techniques, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ.

A patient may be fully conscious or anaesthetized during the procedure. Most often the term endoscopy is used to refer to an examination of the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, known as an O.G.D scopy (Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy)

Gastrointestinal tract:
Oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum (O.G.D scopy.)
Small intestine (enteroscopy)
Large intestine (colonoscopy)
Rectum and Sigmoid colom (Sigmoidscopy)
Anus (anoscopy).

Respiratory tract: Nose (rhinoscopy) and lower respiratory tract (bronchoscopy).

Female reproductive tract: Cervix (colposcopy) and uterus (hysteroscopy).

Through a small incision: an Abdominal or pelvic cavity (laparoscopy), interior of a joint (arthroscopy), organs of the chest (thoracoscopy and mediastinoscopy).

Urinary tract: Cystoscopy and U.R.S

Frequently Asked Question

What is ERCP?

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) enables the surgeon to diagnose disease in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. In combination with this process endoscopic sphincterotomy can be done for facilitating ductal stone removal. ERCP is very important for Identification of abnormalities in the pancreatic and biliary ductal system.

What diseases can be detected by an endoscopy?

Upper GI endoscopy can be used to identify many different diseases:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Ulcers And cancer link.

Inflammation, or swelling.

Precancerous abnormalities such as Barrett's esophagus.

Celiac disease And blockages.