Esophagology

Esophagoduodenoscopy is the general name for methods of visual diagnosis (endoscopic examination) of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, performed using a miniature flexible optical tube - a fiber endoscope. In this article we will look at some basic aspects of esophagoduodenoscopy.

Esophagoscopy is a diagnostic method that is used to identify various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, gastric ulcer, etc. Most often, esophados

Before starting the study, the doctor informs the patient about what it is, the purpose of the procedure, as well as the preparation that is required in advance. Before the study it is prohibited:

* eat food for at least 6-8 hours; * smoke, actively or passively smoke; * use hard toothpicks to clean teeth, loosen or pull out teeth; * brush your teeth with hard brushes, use medicated rinses or whitening compounds; * chew chewing gum.

About half an hour is allotted to prepare for esophagostiratory. During this time it is necessary:

1. Rinse your mouth with a weak antiseptic solution - a sterile aqueous solution with a concentration of 0.05% Chlorhexidine bigluconate. This way, the doctor will be able to better assess the condition of the teeth and gums, visually localize the presence of carious areas, and eliminate food particles and necrotic masses. 2. Empty the intestines naturally in the presence of stool, cleanse the intestines using special compositions. To reduce gastrointestinal spasms, you can take a tablet of Spasmalgon, Drotaverine, Papaverine. 3.