What is GI Endoscopy used for?

Direct visualisation of the gastrointestinal tract for accurate diagnosis and treatment — including detection of ulcers, tumours and inflammatory conditions, and biopsy collection.

What should I expect during GI Endoscopy?

You are prepared and positioned by the clinical team, and the endoscope is passed under supervision. Because the procedure is invasive, the centre will explain the full sequence, including any sedation arrangements, before the day.

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Upper & Lower GI Endoscopy

Endoscopy passes a flexible camera into the gastrointestinal tract, allowing the lining to be seen directly rather than inferred from an image taken through the body wall.

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What you need to know

GI Endoscopy, explained.

What it is: Endoscopy passes a flexible camera into the gastrointestinal tract, allowing the lining to be seen directly rather than inferred from an image taken through the body wall.
What it is used for: Direct visualisation of the gastrointestinal tract for accurate diagnosis and treatment — including detection of ulcers, tumours and inflammatory conditions, and biopsy collection.
What to expect: You are prepared and positioned by the clinical team, and the endoscope is passed under supervision. Because the procedure is invasive, the centre will explain the full sequence, including any sedation arrangements, before the day.

How to prepare

Endoscopy has specific preparation requirements, and they differ between upper and lower GI procedures. Contact the centre performing your procedure — our team will confirm exactly what applies to you.

Everight's digital X-ray room, with the direct-radiography detector and tube positioned for an examination

Care during your examination

Radiology equipment and environments often appear cold and intimidating, but our team is trained and motivated to give maximum care and support to patients during their examinations.

Everight's imaging suite at the Abuja headquarters

Every image is reviewed, analysed, managed and stored on a digital archiving communication system.

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