Gastroscopy is an upper endoscopy. This procedure enables your doctor to examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract, i.e. the oesophagus (swallowing tube), stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine) for any abnormalities. During the test, biopsies are taken. Biopsies are small samples of tissue. An anatomical pathologist then examines the samples for any abnormalities. We are also able to measure certain digestive enzymes (disaccharidases) and also identify certain infections.
Dr Jeremy Rosenbaum, Dr Jason Yap, Dr Eric Cheah and Dr Anell Meyer perform these procedures at Cabrini Malvern. Dr Mark Safe, Dr Kathleen McGrath, Dr Shaun Ho and Dr Tom Wilson perform these procedures at Epworth Richmond.
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