Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Endoscopy scientific examination of the interior of the body, commonly through a natural body opening, via the insertion of a flexible, lighted optical shaft or open tube Instruments used include the endoscope, a flexible tube for examination of the esophagus, belly, and duodenum, and the bronchoscope, a flexible tube for examination of the bronchial tubes. These are exceeded through the mouth into the respective organs. The examinations are commonly achieved in a clinic or a physician’s place of work with close by anesthesia. The colonoscope, a flexible tube used for examination of the colon, and the proctosigmoido scope, a similar tool used for examination of the rectum and reduce colon, are exceeded through the anal orifice; mild sedation and pain medication are typically administered throughout the ones procedures.

Author(s): Erica Melena*

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