Category Archives: Diagnostic Tests
What are The Indications of Diagnostic Laparoscopy?
In general it may be necessary to perform a laparoscopy when the abdomen radiological tests (ultrasound, computed tomography CT, MRI) do not lead to a diagnosis. Laparoscopy is useful for diagnosis in the following situations: – Pain in the lower abdominal or pelvic region. It is sometimes done urgently. You can determine the existence of [...]
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
What is a diagnostic laparoscopy? It is a diagnostic technique that involves inserting a viewing tube into the abdominal cavity, allowing direct visualization of organs and taking samples for biopsy if necessary. Requires one or more incisions of 5-10 mm. The gynecologists and surgeons usually perform. Its use is increasingly common, and has replaced large [...]
The Advantages of Gastroscopy
What are the advantages of endoscopy over other methods of diagnosis? X-rays with oral contrast (barium) in the upper gastrointestinal tract are successful in the hands of expert radiologists, and are less obtrusive than gastroscopy. However, gastroscopy is more accurate, allowing direct visualization of the lesion from inside the digestive tract and also allow sampling [...]
Gastroscopy: Endoscopic Examination of The Esophagus and Stomach
What is a gastroscopy? It is an exploration of the principle of the digestive tract (esophagus, stomach and first portion of the duodenum) is performed using a gastroscope, an instrument in the form of long flexible tube connected to fiber optic camera and a source of light. Introduced through the mouth, allows direct vision examination [...]