Gastroenterology in Greece
endoscopy
A test to examine your internal organs is an endoscopy. An endoscope is a long, thin tube with a tiny camera inside that is inserted into your body through a natural orifice, like your mouth. If you exhibit specific symptoms, your doctor may recommend that you get an endoscopy. Typically, a hospital's endoscopic department will perform it. A test to examine your internal organs is an endoscopy. An endoscope is a long, thin tube with a tiny camera inside that is inserted into your body through a natural orifice, like your mouth. If you exhibit specific symptoms, your doctor may recommend that you get an endoscopy. Typically, a hospital's endoscopic department will perform it.
In Greece:
Endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure using an endoscope to examine the digestive tract. In Greece, it's widely available in public hospitals or private clinics, providing results that aid in detection of issues like ulcers, tumors, and inflammation.
Additional:
Greece has advanced medical facilities, but wait times for public endoscopies can be long (up to 3 months). Private clinics offer quicker access, at a higher cost.
