{"id":529,"date":"2026-01-16T02:12:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T02:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/?page_id=529"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:13","slug":"endoscopy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/gastroenterology\/endoscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"Diagnosis and Endoscopic Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What we do<\/div>\n
\n Gastroscopy and colonoscopy\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Purpose<\/div>\n
\n Diagnosis and screening of gastrointestinal disease\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Approach<\/div>\n
\n Direct endoscopic evaluation with attention to safety and comfort\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n Gastroscopy (upper endoscopy) and colonoscopy are used to evaluate symptoms
\n of the digestive tract and to identify disease, including early-stage conditions.
\n These examinations are performed using standard endoscopic techniques with attention
\n to safety and patient comfort.\n<\/p>\n

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What are gastroscopy and colonoscopy<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Gastroscopy examines the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a flexible endoscope.
\n Colonoscopy examines the large intestine and rectum to assess for inflammation,
\n polyps, bleeding, or cancer.\n <\/p>\n

\n These procedures allow direct visualization of the digestive tract and,
\n when necessary, tissue sampling for pathological examination.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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When these examinations are recommended<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n Endoscopic evaluation may be recommended for persistent digestive symptoms,
\n abnormal test results, or findings from health screening.\n <\/p>\n