Following your endoscopy procedure you will be offered a copy of the procedure report.
A copy is also posted to your General Practitioner and referring doctor.
Common terms used in endoscopy reports are outlined below:
| Ademoma | A benign type of polyp that can sometimes become cancerous over a long period of time if not removed. |
| Achalasia | A rare condition that causes failure of the valve between the gullet and stomach to open to allow food through. |
| Angioectasia | Small blood vessels in the lining of your stomach or bowel that can sometimes bleed or cause anaemia. |
| Barrett’s oesophagus | A condition associated with acid reflux or heartburn that causes a change in the type of cells that line your gullet (Oesophagus). |
| Biopsy | Where a small sample of tissue is taken from the lining of your stomach or bowel using small metal cups. |
| Candidiasis | A type of fungal infection that commonly affects the mouth or the gullet (Oesophagus). |
| CLO Test | Biopsy taken to look for the presence of the H. pylori bacteria in the stomach, which can be associated with acid symptoms and ulcers. |
| Colitis | Inflammation of the lining of the bowel |
| Colonoscopy | A camera test that examines all of your large bowel (colon). |
| Diverticula | A small pouch that sticks out from the lining of the bowel. |
| Duodenitis | This is inflammation of the lining of the first part of your small bowel (duodenum) |
| Duodenal Ulcer | Ulcers in the first part of your small bowel (Duodenum). |
| Dyspepsia | Discomfort or pain in your upper abdomen. |
| Dysphagia | Describes the sensation of food sticking or difficulty in swallowing. |
| EMR (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection) | A method used to remove polyps. A cushion of fluid is injected under flat polyps to raise them. They are then removed using a wire loop (snare). |
| Erosion | Tiny Ulcers |
| Fissure | A small tear in the lining of the back passage (anus). |
| Gastritis | This is inflammation of the lining of the stomach |
| Gastroscopy (OGD) | A camera test that examines your gullet, stomach and first part of your bowel |
| H.Pylori | The name of a bacteria that forms in your stomach and in some people can cause ulcers or acid symptoms. |
| Haematemesis | The vomiting of blood. |
| Haemorrhoids | Swellings that can form at the back passage (anus) which can sometimes bleed. |
| Hiatius Hernia | Is where the stomach can push up between the breathing muscles (diaphragms) into the lower part of the chest. It often causes no symptoms and is noticed co-incidentally during your camera test. |
| Hyperplastic Polyp | A type of benign polyp that usually does not require removing or any further treatment. |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder. |
| Malaena | Describes black stool (motion) that you can experience due to bleeding from your stomach or first part of your bowel. |
| Non Ulcer Dyspepsia | Symptoms of dyspepsia but where no cause is found. |
| Oesophagitis | This is inflammation of your gullet (oesophagus) lining. |
| Pedunculated | This describes the type of polyp that has a stalk (looks like a mushroom) |
| Polyp | A fleshy growth that can form on the lining of the stomach or bowel |
| Proton pump inhibitor (PPI | This is a tablet that suppresses the amount of acid in your gullet and stomach and can be used to treat acid symptoms and ulcers. |
| Pylorus | The opening that connects your stomach to the first part of your small bowel (duodenum) |
| Sigmoidoscopy | A camera test that examines the left side of your large bowel (colon). |
| Snare | A wire loop to remove polyps |
| Ulcer | An inflamed dip in the lining of your stomach or bowel |
| Varices | Dilated veins (similar to varicose veins) that can occur in the gullet (oesophagus) or top part of your stomach. |
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