What do you know about the functions of the stomach, its diseases and its treatment?
Stomach exams
There are several stomach examinations.
Upper digestive fibroscopy
“ Upper “ digestive fibroscopy is the reference examination that allows visualization of the inside of the upper digestive tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. This examination is carried out thanks to the introduction of a flexible tube, provided with small cameras. It is also called fiberscope or endoscope. We can also speak of a gastroscope. The terms “endoscopy” and “gastroscopy” then designate the same examination. It allows to highlight a gastroesophageal reflux, a hiatal hernia or an ulcer for example.
Ultrasound endoscopy
Echo-endoscopy is an examination which combines endoscopy, or visualization of the interior of the digestive tract, with echography, that is to say the analysis by ultrasound of the wall and the organs located in the beyond the wall. Echo-endoscopy is the most effective examination for studying the wall:
- esophagus;
- stomach;
- duodenum;
- neighboring organs.
It allows to search and analyze benign or malignant tumours.
radiography
Radiography is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays. For the exploration of the upper digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, the examination is preceded by the ingestion of a liquid called ” of contrast”. It helps bring out the digestive tract when taking x-rays.
