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Endoscopy
About Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a flexible tube called an endoscope, equipped with a light and camera, to view the inside of a patient’s body.
Purpose & Types of Endoscopy in a Hospital:
Endoscopy is a vital tool for diagnosis, biopsy, and treatment in various specialties.
Purpose of Endoscopy in a Hospital:
- Diagnosing Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders
- Upper endoscopy (EGD): Examines the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine
- Colonoscopy: Examines the colon and rectum
- Sigmoidoscopy: Focuses on the lower colon
- Detecting Abnormal Growths or Bleeding
- Identifies ulcers, tumors, polyps, inflammation, or internal bleeding
- Taking Biopsies
- Small tissue samples can be collected during endoscopy for lab testing
- Removing Foreign Bodies or Growths
- Non-surgical removal of swallowed objects or polyps
- Monitoring Chronic Conditions
- Tracks conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or Barrett’s esophagus
- Guiding Certain Treatments
- Used to deliver medications, cauterize bleeding vessels, or place feeding tubes
Types of Endoscopy Procedures:
Gastroscopy (upper GI)
Colonoscopy (colon)
Bronchoscopy (lungs)
Cystoscopy (bladder)
Laparoscopy (through small abdominal incisions)
Treatment Results
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