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Colonoscopy

A Colonoscopy is an examination of the bowel (large intestine or colon) using a flexible telescope called a colonoscope. The colonoscopy allows for a variety of operations to be carried out such as tissue samples (biopsies), removal of polyps and the stopping of bleeding. An alternative method of examination of the large bowel is by x-ray or CT Scan. Colonoscopy has the advantage over x-ray tests of generally being more accurate for detecting diseases of the bowel and also allows for biopsies to be taken and polyps removed.
Patients have a colonoscopy for several reasons. For example, there may be symptoms such as bleeding, altered bowel habits or pain, suggesting a disorder of the bowel. Alternatively, it may be performed as a screening test for cancer or polyps in people with or without symptoms, or as a follow up test after a positive FOBT.

Upper Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy (or Endoscopy) is an examination of the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach and duodenum (upper part of the small bowel) using a flexible telescope with a small camera and light source. It allows for procedures to be carried out such as tissue samples (biopsies), removal of polyps and the stopping of bleeding. An alternative method of examination of the oesophagus is by x-ray (Barium Meal). Gastroscopy has the advantage over x-ray tests of generally being more accurate for detecting diseases and allows for biopsies to be taken and polyps removed.
Patients have a gastroscopy to treat certain conditions through the gastroscope, or they may have symptoms of indigestion or discomfort suggesting an ulcer.

Capsule Endoscopy

Capsule Endoscopy is a technology that uses a swallowed video capsule to take photographs of the inside of the oesophagus, stomach and small intestine. The capsule is about the size of a multi-vitamin pill and has its own light source, camera, battery and radio transmitter. As the capsule travels throughout the gastrointestinal system it takes photographs rapidly which are transmitted by the radio transmitter to a small receiver that is worn on a sensor belt around the waist of the patient. After 8 hours the belt is removed and the images are downloaded from the receiver to a computer where the images are reviewed by Dr Crostella. The capsule is passed by the patient into the toilet and flushed away as there is no need to retrieve the capsule. Capsule Endoscopy is used to look at the small intestine, the organ located between your stomach and large intestine which the Colonoscopy or Gastroscopy cannot reach.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive procedure to assess digestive (gastrointestinal) and lung diseases. A special endoscope uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of the lining and walls of your digestive tract and chest, nearby organs such as the pancreas and liver and lymph nodes. EUS is used to find the cause of symptoms such as abdominal or chest pain, to determine the extent of diseases in your digestive tract and lungs and to evaluate findings from imaging tests such as a CT scan or MRI.