| Now it's time to talk about the actual procedure your doctor has recommended for you.
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On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown, |
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you may receive a sedative by mouth |
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and an intravenous line may be put in. |
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You will then be transferred to the operating table, and positioned comfortably on your left side. |
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A nurse will begin preparation by spraying a liquid anesthetic into your throat. |
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To help you hold your mouth open, a small mouth piece will be placed between your teeth. |
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To create a better viewing area, your stomach will be filled with a small quantity of air which may cause you to have a feeling of fullness. |
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After a few minutes, your mouth and throat will feel numb. |
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The doctor will then insert the endoscope into your mouth and gently guide it towards your stomach and small intestine. |
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To better examine abnormal-looking tissues, your doctor may choose to take one or more biopsies. |
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Small instruments sent through the interior of the endoscope are able to painlessly remove small samples of tissue with a small scissor like tool by simply snipping them free. |
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After a thorough exam, |
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The endoscope is carefully removed... and the support piece is taken out of your mouth. |
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Any tissue specimens removed during the procedure will be sent immediately to a lab for microscopic analysis. Your doctor will tell you when to expect results from those tests. |
