The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators
- indicators blood coagulation
- abdominal ultrasound
- colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy with biopsy
- conservative treatment with:
- anti-inflammatory agents such as 5-ASA
- systemic corticosteroids
- topical corticosteroids
- immunomodulators
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Colonoscopy (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Gastroenterology at the Hanyang University Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the entire gastrointestinal tract, in particular, liver diseases. Thanks to the excellent medical equipment and high professionalism, the doctors of the department provide effective treatment even in the most severe clinical cases. The department is headed by Dr. med. Yoon Byung Chul.
The range of medical services of the department includes:
- Esophagogastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Functional diagnostics of the gastrointestinal tract
- Endoscopic examinations
- Polypectomy
- Endoscopic hemostasis
- Diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis
- Diagnosis and treatment of liver cirrhosis
- Diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer
- Diagnosis and treatment of cholecystitis
- Diagnosis and treatment of cholelithiasis
- Diagnosis and treatment of stomach cancer
- Diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract cancer
- Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer
- Diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer
- Diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer
- Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis
- Diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease)
- Diagnosis and treatment of abdominal pain
- Diagnosis and treatment of diarrhea
- Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Diagnosis and treatment of gastritis, peptic ulcer, functional dyspepsia
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic services
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hanyang University Medical Center
About hospital
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful treatment results that the hospital continuously demonstrates is the cutting-edge equipment and application of modern unique diagnostic and treatment methods. In addition, the medical facility employs a huge medical team of highly qualified specialists (1,780 employees), which sets a goal to restore patients' health and improve their quality of life. At the same time, at the center of all the efforts of doctors is a patient with their individual needs and experiences.
The hospital offers practically all fields of modern medicine: oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, radiology, urology and many others.
It should be noted that the medical center is the main base for providing medical care to US armed forces in South Korea, as well as the holder of many national and international quality certificates and awards.
It is noteworthy that the hospital deals not only with clinical practice, but also with educational and research activities, which serves as the basis for the development of many innovative treatment methods.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hanyang University Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms, equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. All patient rooms are made in modern design. The standard room includes a bed, a bedside table, a TV and a telephone. In addition, the hospital has an excellent infrastructure: two restaurants, a bakery, a cafeteria, a 24-hour shop where one can buy personal hygiene items, food, drinks, etc.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered delicious, healthy three meals a day: breakfast (7:40 - 8:10), lunch (12:30 - 13:00) and dinner (18:00 - 18:30). The menu features a variety of dishes, including vegetarian ones. The dishes of European and Russian cuisine can be offered at extra charge.
Further details
Standard rooms include: