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Prior to scheduling an endoscopy procedure, the patient should inform his or her physician of any medications being taken, any allergies and all known health problems to ensure a successful experience.
Endoscopy, is the examination of internal body cavities using a specialized medical instrument called an endoscope.
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In 1806, Philipp Bozzini, a German doctor, invented the first endoscope.
An endoscope is a slender, flexible tube equipped with lenses and a light source.
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Endoscopy is one of the most essential procedures in modern medicine to diagnose, investigate, and screening for a wide range of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Sedation and Preparation
Local anesthesia
Moderate sedation.(IV)
Nothing to eat or drink for six hours or more prior to the procedure
Physicians use endoscopy to
Investigation
Confirmation
Treatment
Follow-up
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Complications
Bloating and discomfort
Sore throat
Bleeding
Infection
Tearing of the gastrointestinal tract
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