Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy

Exploring the Inner World of the Body

In the broad spectrum of medicine, gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy play a fundamental role in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases. At Casa di Cura Igea, a dedicated service is active which offers updated performance according to the most recent scientific guidelines, ensuring patients targeted treatment pathways and in complete safety.

What is Gastroenterology?

La Gastroenterology it is a branch of internal Medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the digestive system. Through a multidisciplinary approach and using latest generation instruments, the team of specialists is dedicated to evaluation and management of the main gastrointestinal pathologies.

digestive endoscopy

The digestive endoscopy allows the doctor to visually inspect the gastrointestinal tract through video camera connected to a thin flexible tube.

Types of exam

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy): allows examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).
Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (Colonoscopy): allows viewing of the colon (large intestine).

Research and training activities

Igea Nursing Home recognizes the importance of scientific research and continuous training in the constant improvement of clinical skills in gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy.
The structure actively collaborates with research institutes and participates in clinical studies aimed at promoting the development of new therapies and the advancement of medicine.

From 2005, the clinic is one of the Reference centers for the ATS Milano colorectal cancer screening program, and every year attends over 7000 patients, offering high-level diagnostic and therapeutic support.

Available services

At the clinic it is possible to perform, under an agreement with the National Health System, in private regime and Funds and Insurance, the following services:

Gastroenterological Visit
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Gastroscopy) diagnostic and operative (biopsy, polypectomy, dilation)
Rectocolonoscopy diagnostic and operative (biopsy, polypectomy, mucosectomy, dilation)
Retrograde ileoscopy
Rectoscopy with flexible endoscope
Recto-Sigmoidoscopy
PEG Replacements
Urea Breath Test for Helicobacter pylori

Only in private regime:

Breath test for lactose intolerance
Dysbiosis test

The endoscopy rooms

Le endoscopic rooms of the clinic are equipped with high definition instruments latest generation, which allow high-quality diagnostic images. All the endoscopic examinations are routinely performed in sedation (sedation-analgesia).

It is also possible to do them in deep sedation, with the presence ofAnesthetist, exclusively in a private regime.

Conclusions

Igea Nursing Home is committed to offering patients safe and quality healthcare services, based on validated clinical protocols e on the constant updating of professional skillsThe aim is to ensure a complete take-over, from diagnosis to follow-up, in compliance with the transparency and accuracy of health information.