Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a procedure that allows direct visualization of the esophagus – stomach – duodenum or colon using a flexible tube with a camera attached to the end of the tube. Thereby the doctor can see, identify, classify and judge the extent of the injury and can directly intervene in the injury.
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Through endoscopy, the doctor can detect very small lesions, only a few millimeters, can biopsy to look for cancer cells, take tissue samples or can remove polyps. Therefore, gastrointestinal endoscopy is the "gold standard" for diagnosing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, especially for gastrointestinal cancer.
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy service of CarePlus Clinic is equipped with a system of modern endoscopic equipment from Japan, in order to support experienced and specialized doctors, detect suspected lesions, help customers achieve the best treatment results, while minimizing the inconvenience and recovery time of the disease.
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The gastrointestinal endoscopy area ensures absolute sterilization standards for maximum patient safety. All equipment and instruments are sterilized according to the strictest European standards.
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CarePlus's enthusiastic and dedicated staff guide in detail the endoscopic process and bring comfort and convenience to each patient to help ensure a speedy recovery.
Perform painless endoscopic procedures, and Endoscopic anesthesia is safe, effective, and easy.
The doctor will consult and indicate the appropriate method for each specific case.
- Endoscopy of the esophagus - stomach - duodenum.
Investigation of diseases in the upper digestive tract such as inflammation, esophageal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux, achalasia, peptic ulcer diseases, polyps
functional gastroduodenal dyspepsia; determination of the status of Hp infection.
Screening for complications of esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients.
Survey of precancerous gastric lesions:
Atrophic gastritis, gastroenteritis.
Screening for upper digestive cancers: esophageal and gastric cancers.
- Colonoscopy and Rectal
Investigation of benign diseases in the gastrointestinal tract lower such as: hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula, inflammation, ulcerative colitis, colonic diverticulum syndrome, irritable bowel, … Screening for colorectal polyps,colorectal cancers and follow-up after treatment.
- Diagnostic and interventional endoscopy?
Endoscopic diagnosis or endoscopic treatment are new forms of treatment that can help cure diseases with faster recovery and lower costs. Endoscopic interventional treatment can be applied to all other parts of the gastrointestinal tract - intestines.
The most commonly used techniques are dilation, hemostasis, foreign body removal,... The most commonly used techniques are dilation, hemostasis, foreign body removal,...
Gastrointestinal endoscopy application
• Screening endoscopy: Barrett's esophagus, gastrointestinal cancer, polyposis syndrome.
• Diagnostic endoscopy: esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, achalasia, peptic ulcer disease, gastric and duodenal polyps, functional dyspepsia, Hp infection status, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, ulcerative colitis, colon diverticulum, etc.
• Interventional endoscopy: hemostasis in gastrointestinal bleeding, intervention to remove polyps, etc.
• Especially, the application of narrow band light in endoscopic techniques helps to detect cancer more accurately in the esophagus, stomach, colon, and rectum.
Dr. Ho Thi Van Hang
Title: Head of Internal Medicine Department
Specialty: Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Clinics: Tan Binh Clinic
Experiences: 2nd grade specialist with years of experience in the examination, consultation, and treatment for internal medicine diseases, gastroenterology & hepatology. Former Head of the Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department of 115 Hospital. MD and Lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine, HCMC Military Medical Institute. Strengths: perform gastrointestinal endoscopic techniques for diagnosis and treatment. Got Certification for Endoscopic Gastrointestinal Intervention; Certification for intestinal endoscopy; General Ultrasound Certificate. Show more
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