Digestive endoscopies

Digestive endoscopies allow the inside of the digestive tract to be examined using a flexible endoscope fitted with a camera. Gastroscopy examines the oesophagus, the stomach and the beginning of the intestine; colonoscopy explores the colon. These examinations serve both diagnosis and treatment: biopsies, polyp removal, treatment of lesions. Performed as day-hospital procedures, these examinations most often take place under sedation or anaesthesia, for optimal comfort. The patient is admitted in the morning, the examination is carried out in a dedicated endoscopy suite equipped with latest-generation video endoscopes, then a few hours of monitoring precede the return home. Colonoscopy requires preparation at home, explained in detail during the preliminary consultation: a specific diet in the preceding days and intake of a preparation solution to cleanse the colon, an essential condition for a high-quality examination. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, digestive endoscopies are performed by experienced gastroenterologists, with a dedicated anaesthesia team. The day-hospital pathway ensures a simple and comfortable experience, from reception to the delivery of the report.