Category
Endoscopy
Typical Use
Inspect esophagus, stomach, and duodenum; perform biopsies.
Description
A flexible upper endoscope used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as peptic ulcer disease, varices, gastritis, and upper GI bleeding, and to obtain biopsies or perform therapeutic interventions. Gastroscopy is performed under sedation with careful airway protection and monitoring, and allows interventions including hemostasis, dilation, and foreign body removal. Proper preparation, informed consent, and postprocedure monitoring for sedation effects and complications are essential for safe practice. Findings on gastroscopy guide medical and surgical management and often correlate with laboratory and imaging studies for comprehensive care.