An endoscopy is a procedure where the inside of your body is
examined internally using an endoscope. An endoscopy is usually
carried out while a person is awake. Before the procedure, a
sedative (medication that has a calming effect) may be given to
help the patient relax. The Nile hospital Endoscopy Unit is a
self-contained unit specialized in the diagnosis and treatment
of gastro-intestinal and bowel disorders which is headed by a
team of consultant.Gastroenterologists and surgeons. The unit is
equipped with the latest high definition, video scopes and
carries out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
For cases with possible small bowel lesions which cannot be seen
by upper or lower endoscopies the unit provide the service of
capsule endoscopy through video camera capsule which is
swallowed and transmit serial pictures of the gastrointestinal
tract showing any diseases in the small bowel Also Endoscopies
are commonly used for the diagnosis of cancer. They are used for
biopsies - taking samples o