Procedures
Gastroenterology Services
We perform a variety of diagnostic procedures to identify and treat various ailments associated with gastrointestinal conditions, ranging from stomach pain to liver disease.
Our diagnostic procedures include the Bravo pH Monitoring System, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, ERCP and the PillCam video capsule.
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon (large intestine) for abnormalities. Your doctor will use a thin, flexible tube called a colonoscope, which has its own lens and light source, and will view the images on a video monitor.
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Upper Endoscopy
Upper endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine). Your doctor will use a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope, which has its own lens and light source, and will view the images on a video monitor. You might hear your doctor or other medical staff refer to upper endoscopy as upper GI endoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD or panendoscopy.
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP, is a specialized technique used to study the ducts of the gallbladder, pancreas and liver. Ducts are drainage routes; the drainage channels from the liver are called bile or biliary ducts.
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PillCam SB Video Capsule
The PillCam SB video capsule is a pill that you swallow that takes pictures of your small intestine, the organ that falls between your stomach and large intestine. It is the size of a vitamin pill and has a miniature camera contained in it.
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Bravo pH Monitoring System
A pH test measures the degree of acidity or alkalinity in your esophagus. The test period usually lasts 24 to 48 hours, and measures acidity in two ways:
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TIF Procedure
TIF (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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