1stly....it has been POSTPONED to 15 June 2007!!!yeah baby!!!

tell u smth...dis is e procedure i will be gg thru...in early june '07..

honestly i dun care how many ppl have gone thru it...but i dun like e thought of these tubes entering mu body...thru my mouth...n where e sun dun shine...gosh.....im getting paranoid i noe...but read on..

Gastroscopy - Procedure




Performed only by an experienced gastroenterologist in a properly equipped endoscopy suite. Following sedation, patient is placed in the left lateral decubitus position. A hollow mouthpiece is inserted to protect the patient's teeth and facilitate instrument passage. The endoscope is slowly advanced orally and is "swallowed" by the patient. Once past the cricopharyngeal region the instrument is guided only under direct visualization. An important landmark is the Z-line at the gastroesophageal junction, approximately 40 cm from the teeth. The tip is then advanced into the cardia, with gentle insufflation of air. The various portions of the stomach are inspected - cardia, fundus, greater and lesser curvature, antrum. Following thus, the tip is then passed through the pylorus, into the duodenal bulb, and sometimes as far as the descending portion of the duodenum. Mucosal surfaces are reinspected as the instrument is withdrawn. Biopsies, cytologic brushings, polypectomy, cauterization of bleeding lesions, etc, are performed as indicated.

Colonoscopy procedure
Before the colonoscopy procedure, an intravenous line is inserted into the back of your hand to provide medications that make you relaxed and drowsy. Although you will probably be 'awake' during the procedure, the medications usually prevent you from having any memories of it.

Colonoscopy is usually performed on a table. The patient lies on their left-hand side with their knees tucked up to their chest. The colonoscope is gently inserted through the anus and up into the colon, and air is introduced to help the colonoscope pass. Once the colonoscope has reached the point where the colon joins the small intestine, the doctor slowly withdraws it while looking carefully at the colon lining. Photographs may be taken. The procedure generally takes 15 minutes to one hour.

If colon polyps are found during a colonoscopy, they are removed and the tissue is sent for analysis to determine if the polyp is cancerous. Polyp removal or biopsy may cause excessive bleeding, which may require blood transfusion or re-insertion of the colonoscope to control the bleeding.

Immediately after the procedure
After the procedure, you can expect:
Bloating
Gas
Mild cramping
You may be offered a drink and something light to eat about one hour after you are fully awake
Usually, you can go home after four hours or so.

Possible complications
Colonoscopy is a safe procedure, although complications sometimes occur. These include:
Excessive bleeding
Perforation or puncture of the colon wall
Taking care of yourself at home
Be advised by your doctor, but general suggestions include:
Patients should not drive themselves home after a colonoscopy procedure, due to the effects of the medications that are given.
Don't consume alcohol, as it may interact with the medications.
Follow all dietary suggestions.

Long term outlook
Any abdominal bloating, pain and flatulence will resolve within a couple of days. These symptoms are caused by the air that is pumped into the colon during the procedure. You will need to see your doctor again to discuss your results from the colonoscopy. Treatment depends on the diagnosis.





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