The 12^th Gastroenterological Congress of Southeast Asian Nations and the 24^th National Scientific Congress of gastroenterology took place in Da Nang on 22-24 November.

Illustrative image (Source: VNA)

The events, organised by the Vietnam Association of Gastroenterology, have attracted 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 Viet Nam, 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.

A total of more than 30 professional reports delivered by leading gastrointestinal experts at home and abroad on the latest studies in the field were presented at the event. Included were updates 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.

(Source: VNA/ DA NANG Today)