Here?s more on the finer nuances of endoscopy that you must know aboutPosted by Dr. Vikas Singla on April 10th, 2017 You may have often heard about endoscopy as a means to diagnose critical conditions but what really is endoscopy, is any preparation required for the procedure, what are the risks involved and other such aspects surrounding the procedure are hardly known to people. So read on to know all about this revolutionary medical technology. What is endoscopy?The endoscope is a instrument that is inserted into the body in order to analyze the internal organs without really making incisions in the body. A camera is attached to the pipe and usually inserted through the mouth or anus to reach the insides of the body. In the event when a doctor suspects some disease, the endoscopist may take the biopsy. Thus, endoscopy can be explained as a minimally invasive procedure that is used to examine internal organs without making any cuts in the body. What are the different kinds of endoscopic procedures?The different kinds of endoscopies are categorized as per the area of the body that they are designed to examine. These procedures use complex technology due to which only trained and experienced surgeons can perform these in state-of- the-art diagnostics labs. Such labs are not usually present in every city. However, metros like Delhi where most of the country’s reputed health care facilities are located have such labs where these tests can be carried out and Endoscopist Delhi is the best place for this kind of technology. The different kinds of endoscopic procedures are known as: Upper GI endoscopy Colonoscopy Endoscopic Ultrasound ERCP What are the risks involved in endoscopy?Endoscopy is very safe procedure, and is performed under anesthesia to minimize the patient discomfort. Patient may complain of self limiting bloating after the procedure. However risk of serious complications is very low.
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