What is the difference between a gastrointestinal fluoroscopy and a gastroscopy?
May 14, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
The differences between a gastrointestinal fluoroscopy machine and a gastroscopy include the equipment used, the operating methods, and the preparation required before the examination. The gastrointestinal fluoroscopy machine typically uses imaging fluoroscopic equipment, whereas gastroscopy generally employs a flexible tube with a camera attached at its tip. The gastrointestinal fluoroscopy machine utilizes X-ray imaging to scan the stomach and diagnose diseases based on the resulting images.
The differences between gastrointestinal fluoroscopy and gastroscopy lie in the equipment used, operation methods, and preparation requirements before the examination. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Different Equipment Used
Gastrointestinal fluoroscopy typically employs imaging fluoroscopic devices. In contrast, gastroscopy uses a flexible tube with a miniature camera attached to its tip.
2. Different Operation Methods
Gastroscopy usually involves inserting a flexible tube through the throat into the gastrointestinal tract to directly observe the internal conditions of the digestive tract. Gastrointestinal fluoroscopy, on the other hand, uses X-ray imaging to scan the stomach and diagnose diseases based on the resulting images.
3. Different Preparations Before Examination
Prior to gastroscopy, patients must fast and avoid smoking and alcohol for 24 hours. For patients with slow intestinal motility, bowel-cleansing medications may also be required. Individuals opting for painless (sedated) gastroscopy should receive anesthetic injections beforehand. For gastrointestinal fluoroscopy, generally only basic gastrointestinal cleansing is needed.
It is recommended that patients follow their doctor's advice to choose the most suitable examination method according to their individual circumstances and actively cooperate during the examination process.
