Oesophagoscopy is the examination of the gullet (swallowing tube).
It is a safe and cheap way to examine the gullet in patients at risk of oesophageal cancer and also other disorders.
It also helps with problems of the gullet, such as difficult or painful swallowing.
The doctor passes a long metal tube (oesophagoscope) into the gullet.
This allows the doctor to look inside the gullet to find any problems that may affect your swallowing.
If the doctor sees any problems, he will then examine the lining of the gullet.
Furthermore, it is offered to people with:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Dysphagia
- Foreign bodies in the throat
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