Gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy

Gastroenterology provides diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, lower gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and biliary tract.

Suitable for

A gastroenterological examination is recommended to ascertain the nature of digestive disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, and biliary tract.

The diseases most commonly treated by the gastroenterologist are:

  • Diseases of the esophagus: gastroesophageal reflux, esophagitis, hiatal hernia
  • Stomach disorders: gastritis, gastric ulcer, helicobacter pylori
  • Pathologies of the duodenum and small intestine: celiac disease and malabsorption, food intolerances, duodenal ulcer
  • Diseases of the rectum: irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, diverticulosis and diverticulitis, bowel disorders (constipation and diarrhea)
  • cancer prevention

Visits and Examinations

  • Gastroenterology examination
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
  • Colonoscopy

Responsible physicians

Responsabile di St. Raphael Terms, IRCCS San Raffaele

Facilities

Medical Specialists