How Precision Paediatric Endoscopy Saves Young Lives in Primorsky Krai

A recent visit to Primorsky Krai Children’s Clinical Hospital No. 1 highlighted the precision and importance of paediatric endoscopy. Natalia Sokolovskaya, a correspondent for PrimaMedia, observed how advanced procedures help diagnose and treat young patients. These techniques allow doctors to examine delicate areas with high-resolution imaging while ensuring safety and accuracy. During her visit, Sokolovskaya learned about three key endoscopic procedures used at the hospital. Video esophagogastroduodenoscopy, or gastroscopy, inspects the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a flexible camera. This method helps identify issues like ulcers, gastritis, or reflux, as well as remove swallowed objects in children.

Video ileocolonoscopy focuses on the colon and the end of the small intestine. It aids in diagnosing inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis. Doctors can also detect polyps, tumours, or bleeding, take biopsies, and remove abnormal growths during the same procedure. Video bronchoscopy examines the trachea and bronchi under general anaesthesia. Due to the airways’ fragility, the procedure requires extreme care. It helps pinpoint causes of chronic coughing, stridor, or blood in sputum, and is often used to extract inhaled foreign objects. Each examination produces high-definition images displayed on a screen. This allows specialists to closely analyse details, record findings, and guide treatments. Before any procedure, physicians explain the medical necessity to parents or adult patients to ensure informed consent.

The hospital’s paediatric endoscopists regularly remove foreign objects from children’s airways and digestive systems. These procedures provide critical insights for diagnosing and treating conditions that standard tests might miss. Clear medical justification and advanced technology ensure both safety and effectiveness in each case.