GASTRIC BALLOON INSERTION

Gastric balloon insertion is a weight loss procedure by placing a silicone balloon filled with air or saline in the stomach. Installation of a gastric balloon generally takes around 20 minutes to 1 hour, carried out with an endoscope from the back of the throat to the stomach. https://youtube.com/shorts/2AdtoKrxpho?feature=share   The balloon

RECOGNIZE THE CAUSES OF BLOODY STOOLS

Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, PhD, MMB, FACP, FACG, Gastroenterohepatology consultant, explained that in principle when someone has bloody bowel movements the first thing to do is be calm and don't panic. After calming down, it is advisable to lie down. Don't do the activity first because you don't know how much

IS ENDOSCOPY SAFE FOR CHILDREN?

Based on the explanation from Dr. dr. Ariani Dewi Widodo, SpA(K), a consultant pediatrician for gastro hepatology, says endoscopy procedures are safe for babies and children. Endoscopic procedures can help diagnose certain medical conditions or complaints. Starting from children swallowing foreign objects, and vomiting continuously, to experiencing bleeding in the digestive tract.

Webinar “Update in Gastrointestinal Emergency”

The Indonesian Society for Digestive Endoscopy held a "Webinar Update in Gastrointestinal Emergency" on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Prof. Ari Fahrial Syam, MD, Ph.D., MMB, FACP, FACG, The President of ISDE as moderator, and Achmad Fauzi, MD and Kaka Renaldi, MD as speakers. This activity was sponsored by PT. Novell Pharmaceutical Laboratory.