Is a Panendoscopy safe?

The surgery is usually safe and uncomplicated however it is important that you are aware of the risks of the procedure. General complications such as nausea, vomiting, sore throat and drowsiness may occur as a result of the anaesthetic. Serious drug reactions related to the anaesthetic are very rare.

What does the medical term Panendoscopy mean?

A panendoscopy is the examination of the upper aerodigestive tract (pharynx, larynx, upper trachea and oesophagus). It may also involve the removal or biopsy of any abnormal tissue found.

What do they look at in Panendoscopy?

During a panendoscopy the surgeon will examine the back of your throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx) and sometime the top section of your foodpipe (oesophagus). Sometimes the surgeon may also examine the back of your nose (nasopharynx) or windpipe (trachea).

Is colonoscopy done through mouth?

There are two basic types of endoscopy: Upper endoscopy – The esophagus, stomach, and small intestines can be viewed by a thin flexible tube inserted through the mouth. Colonoscopy – The lining of the large intestine, colon and rectum can be viewed by a flexible tube inserted through the rectum.

What is a PillCam test?

Capsule endoscopy is a revolutionary technology designed to examine the small bowel. The test involves swallowing a camera capsule (the size of a jelly bean) that takes multiple digital photos of the small bowel.

What kind of endoscope is used for panendoscopy?

Also known as Gastroscopy, Panendoscopy allows the gastroenterologist to comprehensively examine the upper digestive tract (oesophagus, stomach and duodenum), slowly guided by the camera image. The endoscope is a long thin flexible tube equipped with a miniature video camera and fibre optic lighting at its tip.

When to see a doctor for a panendoscopy?

Panendoscopy may be recommended by your doctor to investigate or confirm conditions such as: If you are a diabetic or epileptic, please highlight this on your Patient Medical History Form, which can be downloaded from the following link: https://centrefordigestivediseases.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CDD-Forms-Web.pdf.

What does panendoscopy of the head and neck mean?

Definitions “Panendoscopy” of the head and neck refers to combined rhinoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, inspection of the oral cavity and oropharynx, direct laryngoscopy and hypopharyngoscopy, esophagoscopy, and bronchoscopy.

How is the injection done for a panendoscopy?

Instead, the Sedationist will administer intravenous sedation via a small needle through a vein at the back of the hand or in the arm. The injection is usually not painful. PANENDOSCOPY: If you are having a Panendoscopy only, no bowel preparation is required.