Endoscopes refer to medical instruments that enter the human body through various channels to observe the internal conditions of the human body.
An endoscope can see lesions that cannot be shown by X-rays, MRI, etc., so it is very useful for medical diagnosis and treatment. For example, with an endoscope, doctors can look at ulcers or tumors in the stomach and work out the best treatment plan.
Diagnostic endoscopy is a scientific medical diagnosis method that requires the insertion of an endoscope into the patient's body and direct observation and examination of the organs to determine/diagnose the disease.
In addition to routine examinations, treatment is also a very important function of endoscopy.
It also has therapeutic endoscopes, such as cystoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, laparoscopy, etc.
According to the construction principle, it is divided into optical endoscopes, fiber optic endoscopes, electronic endoscopes, CCD video endoscopes, CMOS video endoscopes, and electric 360° endoscopes. The existence and continuous improvement of these endoscopes , which brings great convenience to clinical medical treatment. It also brings very good medical effects. Therefore, it is widely praised by the medical community. Many times, endoscopy is an important prerequisite that determines the effectiveness of medical treatment.
- General procedure for inspection:
Preparation: Patients need to be prepared on an empty stomach to ensure the safety and accuracy of the examination.
Anesthesia/Sedation: The patient may be administered local anesthesia, intravenous infusion/oral sedation, as needed to increase patient comfort and reduce pain.
Insertion endoscope: The doctor inserts a flexible endoscope into the body through the mouth, nasal cavity, rectum and other channels, and gradually approaches the target organ.
Observation and recording: Through the camera at the end of the endoscope, doctors can directly observe the internal conditions of the organ and record lesions, inflammation, or other abnormalities.
Sampling and biopsy: If necessary, the doctor may use an endoscope to introduce instruments such as forceps or brushes to collect tissue samples for pathological examination to assist in diagnosis. Completion and follow-up: After the examination is completed, the patient will receive appropriate physician explanations and recommendations, and may need to follow specific dietary and activity guidance, or undergo follow-up examinations as needed. ·
Benefits: Accurate diagnosis: By directly observing the internal conditions of the organ, you can obtain more accurate disease information and understand the nature, severity, scope, etc. of the disease;
Non-invasive: Compared with open surgery or other invasive inspection methods, diagnostic endoscopy usually requires only a smaller channel for endoscope insertion, reducing postoperative recovery time and wounds; real-time visual guidance: endo Speculum examination can provide real-time visual guidance, and doctors can make operational adjustments based on what they see, thereby improving the accuracy and safety of treatment.
Note: Preoperative preparation: According to the doctor's instructions, the patient may need to fast, stop taking medication, etc. Postoperative recovery: Because anesthesia or sedatives may be used, patients may have a short recovery period after surgery. They need to be accompanied by family members, follow the doctor's instructions, and avoid dangerous activities such as operating complex machinery or driving vehicles. Risks and Complications: Diagnostic endoscopy may have risks, such as bleeding, infection, perforation, etc. Although these complications are rare, they still require adequate discussion and evaluation between the patient and physician prior to the examination.
1. What is the diagnostic endoscopy procedure?
Diagnostic endoscopy is a scientific medical diagnosis method that requires the insertion of an endoscope into the patient's body and direct observation and examination of the organs to determine/diagnose the disease.
General inspection process:
Preparation: Patients need to be prepared on an empty stomach to ensure the safety and accuracy of the examination.
Anesthesia/Sedation: The patient may be administered local anesthesia, intravenous infusion/oral sedation, as needed to increase patient comfort and reduce pain.
Insertion endoscope: The doctor inserts a flexible endoscope into the body through the mouth, nasal cavity, rectum and other channels, and gradually approaches the target organ.
Observation and recording: Through the camera at the end of the endoscope, doctors can directly observe the internal conditions of the organ and record lesions, inflammation, or other abnormalities.
Sampling and biopsy: If necessary, the doctor may use an endoscope to introduce instruments such as forceps or brushes to collect tissue samples for pathological examination to assist in diagnosis.
Completion and follow-up: After the examination is completed, the patient will receive appropriate physician explanations and recommendations, and may need to follow specific dietary and activity guidance, or undergo follow-up examinations as needed. ·
Benefits: Accurate diagnosis: Obtain more accurate disease information by directly observing the internal conditions of organs, and understand the nature, severity, scope, etc. of lesions; Non-invasive: Compared with open surgery or other invasive examination methods, diagnostic internal Endoscopy usually only requires a smaller channel for endoscope insertion, reducing postoperative recovery time and wounds; Real-time visual guidance: Endoscopy can provide real-time visual guidance, and doctors can make operational adjustments based on what they see. , thereby improving the accuracy and safety of treatment.
Precautions:
Preoperative preparation: According to the doctor's instructions, the patient may need to fast, stop taking medication, etc.
Postoperative recovery: Because anesthesia or sedatives may be used, patients may have a short recovery period after surgery. They need to be accompanied by family members, follow the doctor's instructions, and avoid dangerous activities such as operating complex machinery or driving vehicles. Risks and Complications: Diagnostic endoscopy may have risks, such as bleeding, infection, perforation, etc. Although these complications are rare, they still require adequate discussion and evaluation between the patient and physician prior to the examination.