Endoscopy Procedures
Endoscopy Procedures
An endoscopy procedure involves inserting a long, flexible tube (endoscope) down your throat and into your esophagus. A tiny camera on the end of the endoscope lets your doctor examine your esophagus, stomach and the beginning of your small intestine (duodenum).
Endoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to view the inside of a person’s body. Doctors use it to diagnose diseases in the following parts of the body: Esophagus. Stomach.
Gastroscopy
A gastroscopy (examination of the stomach) can help confirm or rule out the presence of medical conditions like gastritis or peptic ulcers
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a procedure that enables your surgeon to examine the lining of the colon and rectum. It is usually done in the hospital or an endoscopic procedure room on an outpatient basis.
Esophageal Variceal Band Ligation
Endoscopic variceal ligation, or endoscopic band ligation, is a procedure that uses elastic bands to treat enlarged veins, or varices, in your esophagus.
Foreign Body Removal
Most foreign bodies pass through the intestines without complication, and in rare cases, endoscopic or surgical intervention may be required.
Endoscopic Biopsy
Endoscopic biopsies are used to reach tissue inside the body in order to gather samples from places like the bladder, colon, or lung.
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal dilation is the most common treatment for strictures. Your provider uses a balloon or dilator (a long plastic or rubber cylinder) to widen the narrow area of the esophagus.
Esophageal Stenting
A tube placed in the esophagus to keep a blocked area open so the patient can swallow soft food and liquids. Esophageal stents are made of metal mesh, plastic, or silicone, and may be used in the treatment of esophageal cancer.
Endoscopic Polypectomy
A polypectomy is a procedure used to remove polyps from the inside of the colon, also called the large intestine.