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Endoscopy Department
Digestive Tract Examinations and Therapeutic Procedures
At the Endoscopy Department of West Tallinn Central Hospital, we perform endoscopic examinations of the digestive tract and therapeutic procedures.
These examinations allow us to assess the condition of the oesophagus, stomach and intestines, detect abnormalities and clarify the diagnosis. The findings help guide the choice of appropriate treatment for each patient.
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Endoscopic Examinations
At the Endoscopy Department of West Tallinn Central Hospital, we perform the following examinations of the digestive tract:
Gastroscopy is an endoscopic examination of the upper digestive tract that allows the doctor to examine the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum using a flexible, tube-shaped optical instrument called an endoscope. The examination helps identify the causes of your symptoms (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or difficulty swallowing) and/or detect visible abnormalities in the oesophagus, stomach or duodenum.
Gastroscopy is more accurate than an X-ray examination and, if necessary, allows tissue samples (biopsies) to be taken during the procedure for subsequent examination under a microscope.
Colonoscopy is an endoscopic examination of the lower digestive tract that allows the doctor to examine the entire large bowel using a flexible, tube-shaped optical instrument. The examination helps identify the causes of your symptoms (such as lower abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or frequent diarrhoea) and/or detect visible changes in the large bowel.
Colonoscopy is more accurate than an X-ray examination and, if necessary, allows tissue samples (biopsies) to be taken during the procedure for subsequent examination under a microscope.
An examination of the rectum that allows the doctor to assess its lining and detect abnormalities.
Capsule endoscopy is used to examine the small intestine, detect abnormalities and identify a possible cause of gastrointestinal bleeding.
You can find information about the examinations and how to prepare for them in the hospital’s patient information leaflets.
Our doctors:
Dr Vladimir Borissov
Dr Vadim Brjalin
Dr Marina Levitševa-Vatter
Dr Anu Mäelt
Dr Külliki Suurmaa
Location
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