Endoscopy, Bon Secours Cork
Endoscopy is a non-surgical technique, where a Consultant passes a small telescope with a bright light into an area of the body to obtain a clear view of the surrounding tissue. It is also possible to painlessly take a sample of tissue during this examination which can be analysed in the hospital laboratory, leading to the speedy detection of any abnormalities.
Gastroenterology Nurse Specialist: Joanne McCarthy Ext 1955 Bleep 291
Endoscopy procedures include:
- Gastroscopy: examination of the lining of the oesophagus (gullet) stomach, and duodenum which is the first part of the small intestine.
- Colonoscopy: examination of the lining of the large bowel.
- Bronchoscopy: examination of the trachae (windpipe), the bronchi (airway branches and some of the lungs).
- Cystoscopy: examination of the urinary system.
- Colposcopy: examination of the cervix using a magnifying lens called a colposcope.
- Hysteroscopy: examination of the uterus (womb)
- ERCP: detailed x-ray examination of the bile duct and/or pancreas to remove stones or to place a tube if there are narrowed areas.
- Helicobactery pylori / Breath Test: a test performed to detect bacteria in the stomach using fasting breath samples.
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