Endoscopy Flashcards
1
Q
Define:
A
Procedure in which an endoscope is used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity in the body.
There are different types:
Oesophagus, stomach and duodenum - OGD (upper GI endoscopy)
Colon= colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
Rectum= rectoscopy , anus= anoscopy. Together = proctoscopy
Small intestine = enteroscopy
ERCP = bile and pancreatic ducts
2
Q
Indications for upper GI endoscopy:
A
New dyspepsia
Gastric biopsy
peptic biopsy
haemetemesis
Persistent vomiting
Iron deficiency
3
Q
Complications:
A
Sore throat
Amnesia from sedation
Perforation
Cardiorespiratory arrest
Bleeding
