Endoscopy – Importance and Need

Dr. Bhavesh Thakkar, Gastroenterologist at CIMS, talks about the Endoscopy procedure. And explains the importance and need of endoscopy.

What is an endoscopy?

An endoscopic examination includes inserting a tube into the patient’s esophagus to examine it closely and to take a biopsy of pieces of tissue. Typically an endoscopy is performed after the patient is sedated.

Dr. Bhavesh Thakkar dispels myths and explains the importance of having an endoscopy.