Gastroscopy is an endoscopic technique for examining the upper GI tract using a gastroscope. This includes the duodenum, stomach and esophagus. The gastroscopy device has a long, thin, flexible tube with a lens. The device is inserted through the mouth and transmits an image from the lens to a monitor. Due to the significant magnification and detail, the doctor studies the condition of the patient's mucous membrane.

Gastroscopy: features and indications

Violation of the diet and quality of nutrition, stress, infections, poisoning can lead to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The study with a gastroscope gives a more accurate picture of the state of the body. It will not replace ultrasound, computer and magnetic resonance imaging. The technique allows you to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe effective treatment. Gastroscopy and endoscopic devices are used in the diagnosis of:

diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines;
gastritis, ulcers;
polyps, tumors;
causes and localization of bleeding;
inflammation, lesions of the mucous membrane.

The study has contraindications, so the direction is prescribed exclusively by a doctor who has data on the state of health of the person. Diagnosis is carried out under local anesthesia and lasts five to ten minutes. The patient clamps the mouthpiece through which the gastroscope is inserted.

Which gastroscope to buy

All gastroscopes are conditionally classified according to the features of the design, the diameter of the tube, the number of channels, the purposes for which they are used. Therefore, before the device for gastroscopy to buy, it is important to determine the direction of use: diagnosis or treatment.

Modern models of equipment are more informative, faster and are less painful compared to their predecessors. High-resolution image allows you to get clear pictures. Video gastroscope, in addition to the gastroscope, includes:

endoscopic stand for monitor and equipment;
screen for viewing images;
system video center for camera data processing;
fiber optic light guides for facilitating diagnosis and treatment;
aspirator to eliminate bowel contents;
additional equipment — forceps, mouthpieces, sealing rings.

The cost of the gastroscope depends on the configuration of the device, multifunctionality, manufacturer, model, technical characteristics.

Where to buy a gastroscope at a favorable price

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