Stomach disease utilizes a small flexible camera. The procedure does require intravenous sedation and takes about 30–45 minutes; the endoscope is inserted via the mouth and can visualize the entire swallowing tube, stomach and duodenum. The procedure also allows the physician to obtain biopsy samples. In many cases of bleeding, the surgeon can use the endoscope to treat the source of bleeding with laser, clips or other injectable drugs. Other radiological studies frequently used to assess patients with chronic stomach problems include a barium swallow, where a dye is consumed and pictures of the esophagus and stomach are obtained every few minutes.
Tumor of the stomach Tumor of the stomach A gastric tumor is a tumor of the stomach. It can be benign or malignant (gastric cancer). The gastric mucosa is composed of columnar epithelium arranged with pits known as crypts. There are several types of cells that make up gastric mucosa that give rise to gastric tumours: adenocarcinomas comprise 90% of these. Gastric tumours are mostly metastatic and are usually detected at a late stage. They occur more commonly in men than women in the 6th decade of life. Risk Factors 1. Smoking 2. Helicobacter pylori infection. 2. Diet low in fruits and vegetables. 3.