GASTROENTEROLOGY

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, treatment

 and management of disorders and diseases affecting the digestive system.

Interventions in Gastroenterology

·  Endoscopy: Visualizes the digestive tract.

·  ERCP : Visualizes the hepatobiliary pancreatic tract and management.

·  Colonoscopy: Examines the large intestine.

·  Upper GI series: Visualizes the upper digestive tract.

·  Liver biopsy: Obtains tissue samples form the liver for histopathological examination.