Diagnostic procedures
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD)
- Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy
- ERCP
- Liver biopsy
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Overview
Established in November 1986, the Gastroenterology Department brings together outpatient care, an endoscopy unit and inpatient services in Medical Ward 3.
The department provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and postgraduate training in gastroenterology.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Services
Therapeutic endoscopy
- Sclerotherapy and band ligation of oesophageal varices
- Polypectomy
- Dilatation of oesophageal, pyloric and colonic strictures
- Oesophageal, duodenal and colonic stent placement
- Foreign body removal
- PEG tube placement
- Cautery and haemoclips for bleeding ulcers
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Facilities
- Outpatient department
- Endoscopy unit
- 32-bed inpatient ward in Medical Ward 3
- Computer room for research and academic activities
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Training & academics
The department has been recognized for postgraduate training since June 1994. Training is offered in FCPS Gastroenterology and MD Gastroenterology.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Department team
- Dr. Amir Saleem — Assistant Professor
- Dr. Niaz Bakhtiar — Senior Registrar
- Departmental registrars, medical officers, postgraduate residents and house officers