ENDOSCOPY

Endoscopy: is the process of examining the interior sides of stomach and other similar internal organs, by directly monitoring through advanced optic devices. Early diagnosis of stomach and bowel cancer can be made only by means of endoscopy. The cancer at the beginning stage detected during endoscopy can be removed by endoscopy process again without need of surgical operation.
Through endoscopy doctor may take small tissue samples (biopsy) for more detailed laboratory analyses. Tissue samples are taken without pain by endoscope and with the aid of forceps.
Some treatments can be made by endoscope. For example, widening the narrowness, removing tumors called polyp as well as foreign objects, stopping bleeding vessels and ulcers by burning or injection of tissue hardener substance etc.

In What Cases Endoscopy Can Be Helpful?
It is helpful for some diseases such as gastritis, reflu, ulcer, stomach cancer, colitis, bowel cancer, anal fissure, bowel polyp, stomach polyp, diverticula, Helicobacter pylori infection.

Gastroscopy: It is a scrutiny method applied for exact diagnosis of some diseases of stomach and duodenum such as ulcer, gastritis and cancer.

Esophagoscopy: It is endoscopical examination of oesophagus. It can be deemed the shorter and simpler form of gastroscopy.

Rectosopy: Rectoscopy is the examination of rectum, which is the end part of the colon. By 20-30 cm rectal insertion, these sections are examined.

Colonoscopy: It is the process of examining whole of the colon. It is carried out under anesthesia. It is an examination that everyone with complaint of rectal bleeding should have carried out. The reason of bleeding may be a polyp or an advanced tumor.

Cases Requiring Gastroscopy:
Dysphagia, feeling of as though foods are snagging in the chest, excessive swelling, persistent nausea and vomiting, weight loss, long-term lack of appetite, dark colored feces.

Cases Requiring Colonoscopy or  Rectosigmoidoscopy:
Bleeding from the anus of your animal, changes her-his defecation routine, his-her continuous act indicating the feeling of as though it needs to defecate, excessive swelling, long-term stomachache (sensitivity), diarrhea or constipation.

Preparation For Endoscopy:
In order to obtain a clear image, and to enable the anesthesia protocol to be safely applied, stomach of your animal should be empty. Therefore, you would be requested not to give any drink to your animal at least 6 hours before the test; and any food at least 12 hours before the test. If your animal has diabetes, suspend its drug for a time after the examination. The doctors would want to see the results of the endoscopies made previously as well. If you have any concerns or questions at that stage, do not hesitate to ask.