ENDOSCOPY
The examination of hollow organs with soft, bendable devices called gastroscope and colonoscope, which have a high-resolution camera and light source at the tip, is called endoscopy.
COLONOSCOPY ( BOWEL EXAMINATION)
In the examination of our digestive system, the examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum is called gastroscopy, and the examination of the small intestine and large intestine after the duodenum is called colonoscopy.
Ultrasonography. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy are very useful in many digestive system diseases that we cannot make a definitive diagnosis with examinations such as MRI, Computed Tomography.
When Should Colonoscopy Be Performed?
• Rectal bleeding,
• Follow-up and treatment of bowel polyps,
• Unexplained abdominal pain,
• Family history of bowel cancer,
• Unexplained weight loss,
• Iron deficiency anemia,
• Having undergone bowel cancer surgery,
• Occult blood positivity in the stool,
• Bloody, mucusy stools,
• Follow-up and treatment of Crohn's and C.ulcerosa diseases,
• Thinning of stool diameter, defecation like goat droppings,
• Feeling of defecation but inability to defecate when going to the toilet,
• Every healthy person over the age of 50,
• Hemorrhoids,
• Change in bowel movements (constipation, diarrhea attacks) over the age of 40,
• Those who have stenosis and filling defects in their intestinal radiography should definitely have a colonoscopy.
How is Colonoscopy Done?
After the patient applies to our clinic, an appointment is made. On the relevant day and time, our patient's blood pressure is first measured in the endoscopy unit, the patient is dressed in special trousers that will allow the procedure to be performed, vascular access is opened, the patient is laid down in bed for the procedure, and the patient's pulse and oxygen saturation are monitored with the relevant devices during the procedure. During colonoscopy, relaxing injections are given to put you to sleep. After the patient sleeps, the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, descending colon, splenic flexure, transfer colon, hepatitis flexure, cecum, and terminal ileum are examined with a colonoscope. If necessary, a biopsy is taken for pathology. If there is a polyp, it is removed. post procedure While the patient is taken to the relevant room for rest, a colonoscopy report of the procedure is prepared. If a biopsy has been taken, treatment is arranged according to the results obtained after the biopsy.
GASTROSCOPY (STOMACH EXAMINATION)
When Should Gastroscopy Be Performed?
• Difficulty in swallowing,
• Weight loss, anemia,
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• Nausea, vomiting, bloating,
• Blood coming from the mouth,
• Dark black stools,
• Unexplained reason, Recurrent abdominal pain,
• Burning in the stomach area, sourness, bitter water coming to the mouth,
• Sores inside the mouth,
• Feeling of being stuck in the esophagus,
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• Chronic liver diseases,
• Patients who have previously had gastric polyp cancer, ulcer or surgery,
• Those with a family history of gastrointestinal system cancer,
• Patients who are at risk of biopsy results should definitely have gastroscopy.
How is Gastroscopy Done?
After the patient applies to our clinic, an appointment is made. On the relevant day and time, our patient's blood pressure is first measured in the endoscopy unit, a vascular access is opened, a local anesthetic spray is applied to the patient's throat to prevent irritation, the patient is laid down in bed for the procedure, and an injection is given through the vascular access for anesthesia. After the patient is relaxed, the gastroscope is advanced down the patient's throat to complete the examination. If necessary, a biopsy is taken for pathology or H.Pylori, and if any polyps are removed. After the procedure, the patient is taken to the relevant room for rest and a gastroscopy report of the procedure is prepared. If a biopsy has been taken, treatment is arranged according to the results obtained after the biopsy.
How is Anesthesia Performed in Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy?
The anesthesia method called 'conscious sedation' is applied to our patients who will undergo gastroscopy (stomach examination). In this method, our patients feel absolutely no pain and cooperate with the doctor during the procedure. After the procedure is completed, the patient does not remember anything about the procedure due to the effect of the drugs given. He is discharged after 30 minutes of observation.
Colonoscopy (intestinal examination) is a more painful and longer-lasting method than gastroscopy. In colonoscopy, there is tension and tension in the intestines due to the advancement of the instrument. pain may be felt. Therefore, it is more appropriate to perform deep sedation under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. In deep sedation, the patient does not feel any pain. After one hour of observation, the patient is discharged.
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