Gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Gastroscopy is an endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract: esophagus, stomach and duodenum, involving the insertion of a flexible tube equipped with a light source and a system transmitting an image from the inside of the body. The test takes about 5-10 minutes and is performed under local or throat intravenous anesthesia.

Colonoscopy is an endoscopic examination of the large intestine – that is, the lower gastrointestinal tract, consisting in the introduction of a special speculum through the anus with a camera and the image being sent outside.

The endoscopy studio has very good video-endoscopic equipment from Pentax.

During the examination, it is possible to collect diagnostic material (so-called biopsy) for histopathological examination to assess possible changes and exclude cancer.

In the case of gastroscopy, a test for Helicobacter Pylori is also performed, which may be responsible for recurrent gastritis and duodenitis. In the case of colonoscopy, however, it is possible to perform minor procedures, such as the removal of individual polyps or angiectasia (vascular lesions responsible for bleeding).

Tests can be performed under short-term general anesthesia, under the care of an anesthesiologist.