Pediatric Endoscopy:
Being a pediatrician requires a special skill and experience in dealing with children. Apart from a special knowledge about the different appearance of diseases in children, a great portion of empathy, patience, and some psychological skills are required. This is true for dealing with the patients as well as with their parents. To perform the procedure, the doctor uses a long, flexible, lighted tube called an endoscope. The endoscope is guided through the patient’s mouth and throat, then through the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). The physician can examine the inside of these organs and detect abnormalities.
