Gastroscopy is a diagnostic procedure where a flexible tube with a camera and light is inserted through the esophagus into the stomach to visually examine its lining and other organs in the upper gastrointestinal tract for signs of disease or damage, such as ulcers or inflammation. This process can also provide biopsies for further lab testing.
Gastroscopy is a diagnostic procedure where a flexible tube with a camera and light is inserted through the esophagus into the stomach to visually examine its lining and other organs in the upper gastrointestinal tract for signs of disease or damage, such as ulcers or inflammation. This process can also provide biopsies for further lab testing.
Gastroscopy is an endoscopic procedure used to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine for signs of inflammation, ulcers, or other disorders. In Greece, this test is typically performed in a hospital or outpatient clinic.
Patients are usually given sedatives to help them relax during the procedure. The waiting time for a gastroscopy in Greece ranges from 1 to 3 weeks.