Endoscopy Test: Types, Procedure & Costs
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Parija Juneja, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, IVF Specialist Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your doctor to determine whether an endoscopy is appropriate for your specific situation. Endoscopy is an investigation most people have heard of. Fewer understand it in detail. What it actually involves, which type applies to which symptoms, what to expect on the day: these are the gaps. At its core it is a direct visual examination of internal body structures using a thin, flexible tube fitted with a camera. It is diagnostic. In many cases it is also therapeutic, because the same instrument that identifies a problem can often treat it in the same procedure, without surgery. What Is an Endoscopy Test and What Can It Detect? An endoscopy allows a clinician to examine structures that imaging alone cannot visualise with the same resolution or in real time. Ultrasound and X...