Why have an endoscopy?

Answer 1

Gastroenterology Endoscopy helps in the evaluation and treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, and the biliary/pancreatic system. A variety of disorders such as Barrett's esophagus; esophageal strictures; esophageal cancer; esophageal bleeding; swallowing disorders; non-cardiac chest pain; and heartburn can be diagnosed with the help of an endoscopy.

Answer 2

Gastroenterology Endoscopy is used for the diagnoses of a variety of disorders such as Barrett's esophagus, esophageal strictures, esophageal cancer, esophageal bleeding, swallowing disorders, gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding, cancers of colon, rectum, anus, stomach, small bowel, etc, diseases of the pancreas including acute and chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and pancreatic cysts, adult cystic fibrosis.

Answer 3

This noninvasive technique is being used for appendectomies, gallbladder surgery, hysterectomies, and the repair of shoulder and knee ligaments.

Answer 4

to examine the individual's digestive tract