Illustrative image (Source: VNA)of Southeast Asian Nations and the 24th
of gastroenterology are taking place in the central city of Da Nang on November
22-24.
The events, organised by the Vietnam Association of , have
drawn the participation of more than 600 domestic and foreign professors and doctors in
this field.
Speaking at the congresses, Dr. Ta Long, President of the Vietnam Association
of Gastroenterology, said in , digestive diseases top the list of internal diseases,
including gastrointestinal disorders, peptic ulcer, hepatitis, cirrhosis,
gallstone, gastrointestinal bleeding and colon cancer.
At present, gastrointestinal endoscopy technique is developing strongly with
modern machines which provide accurate diagnoses, helping patients ease surgery
costs and pains, he said.
At the events, participants heard more than 30 professional reports delivered
by leading gastrointestinal experts at home and abroad on the latest studies in
the field. They include update on management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),
optimisation in treatment of Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease (GERD), and update on the diagnosis and treatment of ulcerative colon,
among others.-VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
