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Gastroscopy vs Colonoscopy Key Differences

Gastroscopy vs Colonoscopy Key Differences

Gastroscopy examines the upper digestive tract including the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum via a scope passed through the mouth, while colonoscopy examines the lower digestive tract including the colon and rectum via a scope passed through the back passage. Both use a flexible camera-fitted tube called an endoscope but target completely different parts of the […]