Dept. of Medical Gastroenterology
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Medical Gastroenterology Department
At St. Thomas Hospital, Chethipuzha, our Medical Gastroenterology Department is dedicated to providing specialized care and advanced treatments for a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions. Our team of experienced medical professionals is committed to your well-being, offering personalized care and cutting-edge interventions to address your digestive health needs.
Our Commitment
Our gastroenterologists utilize the latest diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy and imaging, to accurately diagnose and effectively treat digestive disorders. We focus on delivering high-quality care through innovative and evidence-based treatments. Whether you require preventive screenings, specialized procedures, or ongoing management of chronic conditions, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Why Choose Us?
Expert Care: Our team consists of highly skilled gastroenterologists who provide comprehensive and personalized care tailored to your specific needs.
Advanced Technology: We utilize state-of-the-art technology and equipment to ensure precise diagnoses and effective treatments.
Innovative Treatments: We stay at the forefront of medical advancements, offering the most up-to-date and evidence-based treatments available.
Holistic Approach: Emphasizing patient education and holistic care, we empower you to make informed decisions about your health, leading to improved outcomes and a better quality of life.
Services Offered
Our Medical & Surgical Gastroenterology Departments provides a broad range of specialized services, including:
1. Specialized Clinics:
Fatty Liver Clinic: Comprehensive evaluation and management for fatty liver disease.
Liver Clinic: Liver Clinic for Cirrhotics: Comprehensive care for patients with liver cirrhosis, focusing on management and treatment of liver-related complications.
Gallstones Clinic: Expert care for the diagnosis and treatment of gallstones.
Acid Disorders Clinic: Management of conditions related to excessive acid production and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Constipation Clinic: Specialized care for chronic constipation and related disorders.
Rectal Bleeding Clinic: Evaluation and treatment of causes of rectal bleeding.
Abdominal Pain Clinic: Diagnosis and management of persistent abdominal pain.
2. Comprehensive Gastrointestinal and Liver Care:
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography): Diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for bile duct and pancreatic issues.
Endoscopy-Colonoscopy Services: Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal conditions.
Variceal Band Ligation/Glue Injection: Treatment of esophageal varices to prevent bleeding in liver disease patients.
Biliary/Luminal Stenting: Placement of stents to relieve obstructions in bile ducts or gastrointestinal tract.
Liver Biopsy: Procedure to obtain liver tissue for diagnostic purposes.
Bile Duct Stone Extraction: Removal of stones from the bile ducts.
PEG Insertion (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy): Placement of a feeding tube for long-term nutritional support.
Esophageal Dilatation: Procedure to widen narrowed areas of the esophagus.
APC (Argon Plasma Coagulation): Treatment for gastrointestinal bleeding and other conditions using argon plasma.
3. Surgical Interventions:
Open/Laparoscopic Surgeries: Advanced surgical options for esophageal, stomach, intestinal, colo-rectal, liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic diseases and cancers.
Key-Hole Surgeries: Minimally invasive surgeries for conditions such as gallstones, hiatus hernia, internal hernia, appendicular disorders and tumors, colo-rectal diseases, and pancreatic/liver masses.
Adult and Pediatric Liver Surgeries: Specialized surgical care for liver conditions in both adults and children.
5. Gastro-Intestinal & Liver Related Interventional Procedures:
Ablations for HCC (RFA/MWA): Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Angio-Embolizations: Procedure to block blood flow to tumors or other abnormal tissues.
TIPPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt): Procedure to reduce portal hypertension by creating a shunt in the liver.
BRTO (Balloon-Occulded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration): Technique for treating variceal bleeding by occluding veins with a balloon and injecting sclerosing agents.
Aneurysm Coiling: Procedure to treat aneurysms by inserting coils to prevent rupture.
Percutaneous Drainage: Removal of fluid collections or abscesses through a needle inserted into the skin.
Percutaneous Biliary/Gallbladder Drainage (PTBD, PCS): Techniques for draining bile or gallbladder fluid through percutaneous methods.
Biopsy: Sampling of tissue from tumors or liver for diagnostic purposes.
6. Upcoming Services:
Liver Transplant Services and Liver Regeneration Therapies: We are preparing to offer liver transplantation and innovative liver regeneration therapies soon.
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Frequently Asked- Questions
Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue. Common causes include excessive drinking of alcohol, hepatitis B and C virus infections, and fatty liver that's caused by obesity and diabetes.
Patients are instructed not to drink or eat anything six to eight hours before the upper GI endoscopy. You may have to take bowel preparations, as per instruction, for colonoscopy. Please take any routine medication as usual with a small amount of water, unless you have been advised to stop them.
Colonoscopy usually takes 30 to 40 minutes and upper GI endoscopy is about 15 minutes to complete and the procedure may take longer depending on whether the gastroenterologist performs treatment in addition to the examination. You should expect a stay of approximately one hour and 30 minutes to two hours in total.