Digestive System
Gastroenterology is the medical speciality dedicated to the digestive system. Because this system is so elaborate and includes such a large number of organs, gastroenterology is one of the most comprehensive and wide-ranging medical specialties. The digestive system can be divided into two parts:
- The digestive tract – mouth, throat, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
- The liver, pancreas, gallbladder, biliary tract and peritoneum.
Endoscopy
A digestive endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure to examine a person’s digestive system. An endoscope is a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, and it allows physicians to see inside the body. The procedure is very common and helps make precise diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.
As with many health issues, prevention and early detection are vital for curing digestive disorders that in 2017 caused the death of 20,096 people in Spain (a figure that represents 4.9% of total mortality).
Link to the Colonoscopy page