Is a CT scan as good as an endoscopy?

Both procedures are relatively safe; CT does expose you to radiation (at a safe level) and if IV contrast dye is used to enhance CT images, some people may be allergic or have the possibility of kidney damage while endoscopy has the risk of bowel perforation and allergic reaction to anesthesia drugs.
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Which is accurate CT scan or endoscopy?

Results: Both CT scan and endoscopy overestimate TDAV (25.8 ± 12.5 cm and 24.6 ± 10.6 cm vs. 21.5 ± 7.4 cm, p = 0.005), but CT scan TDAV resulted as being different from intraoperative TDAV (p < 0.01).
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Is there an alternative to an endoscopy?

The alternative to a gastroscopy is a test called a barium swallow and meal. For this test, you drink a special liquid which coats the inside of your oesophagus and stomach and shows up on X-rays. A barium swallow and meal gives less information than a gastroscopy and may miss problems.
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Why would you have a CT scan after an endoscopy?

F‑18 FDG PET‑CT staging after endoscopy and whole-body CT allows the more accurate detection of metastatic disease. This helps to determine whether the disease is suitable for radical treatment, or whether it is too advanced.
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Will a CT scan show GI problems?

CT scans can detect a pancreatic lesion or a large gastrointestinal mass, but a normal 'standard' protocol CT scan (that is, without specific bowel preparation) has limited sensitivity for pathology of the bowel.
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What is the best test for stomach problems?

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (also called EGD or upper endoscopy). An EGD (upper endoscopy) is a procedure that allows the healthcare provider to examine the inside of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with an endoscope. This is guided into the mouth and throat, then into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
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Can you see stomach ulcers on a CT scan?

CT scans can help diagnose a peptic ulcer that has created a hole in the wall of your stomach or small intestine.
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Does an abdominal CT scan show the esophagus?

CT scans are very detailed and provide excellent information for the physician. The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.
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Which is better colonoscopy or CT scan?

CT scans are the best alternative to colonoscopy to investigate bowel cancer. 'Virtual colonoscopy' using CT scans is more effective for investigating patients with possible bowel cancer than an X-ray test, says a new study.
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Which is better endoscopy or barium swallow?

The barium swallow is a less invasive way to look at the upper GI tract than an endoscopy. Barium swallows are a useful diagnostic tool for checking for upper GI tract disorders that can be easily diagnosed with X-ray alone. More complex disorders require endoscopy.
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Should I be afraid of endoscopy?

Endoscopies are common and very low risk, and therefore there's no need to feel anxious. You will usually only experience slight discomfort, and experiencing endoscopic pain is very rare. Endoscopies are very safe and do not usually require anaesthetic.
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How do you stop gagging during an endoscopy?

“Having a hypersensitive gag reflex is generally a conditioned response, meaning it happens after a previous problematic experience. “However, the discomfort related to gagging during an endoscopic procedure can be avoided, particularly by numbing the back of the throat and using sedatives,” said Dr. Perino.
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Can I have an endoscopy without sedation?

Endoscopy without Sedation

Both upper endoscopy and colonoscopy can be performed without sedation when a patient is highly motivated to do this and is willing to bear temporary discomfort, which in some cases can be significant.
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Which is better CT scan of abdomen or endoscopy?

Both procedures are relatively safe; CT does expose you to radiation (at a safe level) and if IV contrast dye is used to enhance CT images, some people may be allergic or have the possibility of kidney damage while endoscopy has the risk of bowel perforation and allergic reaction to anesthesia drugs.
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Will a CT scan of the abdomen show a hiatal hernia?

CT scanning is not routinely used in the diagnosis of a hiatal hernia, but it may be a useful for specific indications. Hiatal hernias often are seen incidentally on CT scans obtained for other indications (see the image below). A hiatal hernia appears as a retrocardiac mass with or without an air-fluid level.
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Can a CT scan detect H pylori?

In five of the 19 abnormal cases (26%), the diagnosis with CT was gastritis. The two major patterns of severe H pylori infection identified were (a) circumferential antral wall thickening and (b) thickening of the posterior gastric wall along the greater curvature, with or without evidence of ulceration.
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Can a CT scan show bowel inflammation?

A CT scan will identify inflamed diverticula, bowel wall inflammation, pericolic fat stranding, and corresponding complications [9,10,11,83,87,88]. CT is capable of visualizing pericolonic and colonic complications which results in a more accurate diagnosis for the patient, along with better standard of care.
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Can you see colon polyps on a CT scan?

In a number of studies, CT colonography has displayed results equivalent to colonoscopy in both cancer and polyp detection. CT colonography has been shown to rapidly and effectively examine the entire colon for lesions.
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Would a tumor in colon show up on CT scan?

A small number of cancers can only be diagnosed by a more extensive examination of the colon. The 2 tests used for this are colonoscopy or CT colonography. Emergency referrals, such as people with bowel obstruction, will be diagnosed by a CT scan.
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Can a CT scan detect acid reflux?

There are no CT-Scan findings associated with heartburn in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). CT-Scans can be performed to exclude other causes of heartburn such as esophageal cancer, achalasia or hiatal hernia.
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Can a CT scan find GERD?

We found a significant relationship between the presence of GERD symptoms, the size of air bubbles and esophageal dilation (ED) on the CT scan.
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Can a CT scan show gastritis?

In addition to gastric malignancies, CT can also help detect inflammatory conditions of the stomach, including gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. CT angiography is especially helpful for depicting the gastric vasculature, which may be affected by a variety of disease conditions.
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Can ulcers be missed on endoscopy?

Careful examination of the stomach during endoscopy should be performed in order not to miss any lesion. All gastric ulcers must be biopsied and a repeat endoscopy be performed following a course of acid suppression.
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What are the warning signs of an ulcer?

Here are the top five signs you may have an ulcer:
  • Dull, burning pain. The most common sign of a stomach ulcer is dull, burning pain in the stomach area. ...
  • Indigestion or heartburn. ...
  • Nausea or vomiting. ...
  • Change in stool color. ...
  • Unexplained weight loss.
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What is a CT scan used for stomach?

A CT (computed tomography) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of your body and structures inside your body. A CT scan of the abdomen (belly) can give your doctor information about your liver, pancreas, kidneys, and other structures in your belly.
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