Fibrogastroscopy (FGS of the stomach) is a method of examining the internal organs of a person, in which endoscopic equipment is used . With its help, the stomach, esophagus and duodenum are examined.
FGS of the stomach can not be called a complex procedure, but the preparation process for it is the key in the entire examination. All manipulations are performed by specialists in the endoscopic field. After this procedure, the correct diagnosis is established and appropriate treatment is prescribed.
An endoscope is used for fibrogastroscopy. It consists of a lens and a long tube. Using this device allows you to avoid damage when introduced into the esophagus and to examine the condition of the mucous membrane of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. The use of modern technology allows you to display the image of the endoscope on a color monitor, from which it can be printed.
A preliminary diagnosis requires confirmation, therefore, FGS of the stomach is used. Preparation for this procedure begins with informing the specialist about the drugs taken by the patient in order to exclude the appearance of allergic reactions. It is also important for the doctor to know what diseases of a chronic nature are present in the patient who came to him. In addition, it is forbidden to eat food (nine hours) before the procedure, as this complicates the study and diagnosis.
Preparation for fibrogastroscopy is carried out in a clinic or in a specialized medical institution.
Specialist physicians should take all necessary measures for the patient to comfortably pass the stomach fgs, which is unpleasant. His condition is constantly monitored. If the patient is afraid or nervous, then he has the right to receive a sedative.
Before the introduction of the endoscope, a local anesthetic is introduced, which serves to anesthetize the throat. Then, a special gasket is placed between the teeth, which will perform throughput functions for the endoscope. The doctor asks the patient to relax all the muscles of the throat, then make a swallowing movement, after which he carefully inserts the device into the esophagus.
After this manipulation, atmospheric air begins to flow into the cavity of the tube under slight pressure, which is used to straighten the sections of the gastrointestinal tract.
An endoscopist specialist carefully examines the inner wall of the stomach. If necessary, you can take a mucosal analysis. For this, special forceps are used that are inserted into the cavity of the stomach. This procedure is also painless. Fibrogastroscopy can remove polyps and treat ulcers.
Practice shows that gastric FGS is a safe and painless diagnostic procedure, therefore, the occurrence of complications after it can be called a rare occurrence.
The most serious can be called perforation of the organ wall using an endoscope. As a result, bleeding occurs that requires immediate surgical intervention.
After this procedure, patients may feel a sore throat for some time. This phenomenon disappears after about a day.
Thus, the safety and accuracy of the diagnosis confirm the benefits of gastric FGC. Reviews about it, of course, are not the best (conducting fibrogastroscopy is accompanied by unpleasant sensations), but they are not weighty arguments for canceling this procedure. Some patients are afraid that they will suffocate with the introduction of an endoscope, however, such a judgment is incorrect, as confirmed by statistical studies.