Luminal Gastroenterology

A lumen is the inside space of a tubular structure, such as an artery or intestine. Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders Gastroenterology.  It is surrounded by the other parts of the intestinal wall: the mucosa, the submucosa, the muscular, and the serosa.  You should see a gastroenterologist if you have any symptoms of a digestive health disorder or if you need a colon cancer screening. Often, seeing a gastroenterologist leads to more accurate detection of polyps and cancer, fewer complications from procedures, and less time spent in the hospital.