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Endoscopy 190724124710

Endoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the internal organs and vessels of the body. There are many types depending on the area investigated such as arthroscopy for joints, bronchoscopy for lungs, and colonoscopy for the colon. Endoscopy can be used for both diagnostic and surgical purposes to diagnose and treat conditions like bleeding, polyps, and inflammatory bowel disease. The procedure involves sedating the patient, inserting an endoscope through a small incision or body opening, and using instruments to collect tissue samples. The latest techniques include capsule endoscopy, which uses a small camera inside a capsule to transmit images of the digestive tract.

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Endoscopy 190724124710

Endoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the internal organs and vessels of the body. There are many types depending on the area investigated such as arthroscopy for joints, bronchoscopy for lungs, and colonoscopy for the colon. Endoscopy can be used for both diagnostic and surgical purposes to diagnose and treat conditions like bleeding, polyps, and inflammatory bowel disease. The procedure involves sedating the patient, inserting an endoscope through a small incision or body opening, and using instruments to collect tissue samples. The latest techniques include capsule endoscopy, which uses a small camera inside a capsule to transmit images of the digestive tract.

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Endoscopy

What is Endoscopy?

It is a procedure used to
view and operate on
the internal organs and
vessels of the body.
Endoscopy is generally
mistaken for the test limited to
the digestive system alone.

However, endoscopy has a


wider scope.
What are the types of Endoscopy?
Based on the area investigated, endoscopy can be:

Arthroscopy Bronchoscopy Colonoscopy Upper GI


for joints for lungs for colon endoscopy
What are the types of Endoscopy?
Based on the area investigated, endoscopy can be:

Laproscopy for Hysteroscopy Cystoscopy for


abdomen or pelvis for uterus bladder
Why Endoscopy?
Endoscopy can be used either as a

Diagnostic tool Surgical tool


Why Endoscopy?
Endoscopy is used to diagnose and treat:

Source of bleeding Polyps (group of Inflammatory


Abnormal tissues) Bowel disease
Why Endoscopy?
Endoscopy is used to diagnose and treat:

Ulcers Tumors
How does it
work?
The procedure

Step-1:
Sedatives are
administered
The procedure
Step-2:
Surgeon inserts an
endoscope to access
the target site through
• a small cut or
The procedure
Step-2:
Surgeon inserts an
endoscope to access
the target site through
• a small cut or
• a opening in the
body (nose, mouth or
rectum)
The procedure

Step-4:
Tissue samples are
collected by passing
surgical instruments
through the tube.
Latest techniques in endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy –
A capsule with tiny
camera is swallowed
that transmits the images
as it passes through.
Latest techniques in endoscopy

Endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP) – Endoscopy and
x-ray are combined to treat
pancreatic and bile disease.
Latest techniques in endoscopy

Chromoendoscopy –
Dyes are installed before
endoscopy to identify any
lesions.
Latest techniques in endoscopy

Endoscopic ultrasound –
High frequency sound
waves are used to identify
the digestive system and
lung diseases.
Latest techniques in endoscopy

Narrow band imaging –


Filtered light is used for
better visualization of
internal organs.
Capsule endoscopy

It is the latest technique


that uses small-sized
video capsule to examine
the digestive tract.
How capsule endoscopy works?

Sensors are attached on


the chest ans stomach area
with a data recorder
attached to a belt around
the waist.
How capsule endoscopy works?

Capsule that contains


camera is swallowed.
How capsule endoscopy works?

The swallowed capsule


transmits video images
to the data recorder.
How capsule endoscopy works?

The recorded images


are displayed on the
computer.
How capsule endoscopy works?

The capsule is naturally


passed from the body.
How long is the procedure?

It is a daycare procedure
lasting for about
30 – 60 minutes.
How long is the procedure?

The patient stays in


recovery until the effect
of sedatives wear-off.
Before endoscopy

You are advised:


Not to eat or drink
12 hours before the
procedure
Before endoscopy

You are advised:


Avoid strenuous
activities.
After endoscopy

It may require some


time to feel well enough
to go about your daily
business.
After endoscopy

Contact your doctor


If any problem persists.

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