Gastroscopy (esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy)

description

Optical view of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum through a flexible, thin endoscope / gastroscope.

All information at a glance

For complaints like

inflated abdomen, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, stomach pain, flatulence, burning and pressure behind the breastbone (heartburn, feeling of the globe), difficulty swallowing, persistent dry cough, vomiting blood, black stool (tarry stool), heartburn, diarrhea, blood in the stool

Diagnosis of

Inflammation of the stomach, Helicobacter pylori, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastric and esophageal cancer, esophagitis, diaphragmatic rupture, gluten intolerance, eosinophilic esophagitis, thrush, MALT lymphoma, autoimmune gastritis (vitamin B12 deficiency)

Best suited because

direct examination under view, display of the smallest changes, display of optical changes, sampling possible, direct therapy possible. Can be performed under sleep anesthesia without any complaints.

preparation

Do not eat for 12 hours, do not drink for 8 hours

anesthesia

Short sedation (sleep anesthesia)

Needed time

approx. 1.5 hours: preliminary discussion, clarification, examination, sleeping in, discussion of findings