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A colonoscopy is the most accurate method currently available for examining the inside of the rectum, colon (large bowel), and the lower end of the ileum (small bowel).
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Video capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive procedure that allows us to examine the entire small intestine for possible sources of bleeding.
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Bravo pH monitoring is an advanced monitoring system that measures esophageal acid exposure. We perform a Bravo pH test on our patients who are affected by chronic heartburn, the primary symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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EGD (Esophagogastroduodenscopy) |
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An EGD (also called upper endoscopy or gastroscopy) is a diagnostic procedure used to detect various abnormalities in the esophagus, stomach, and beginning of the small intestine. Bleeding, chronic heartburn (also called reflux disease), hiatal hernia, gastric cancers, Celiac Disease, and ulcers can be detected with an EGD.
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) |
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ERCP is a procedure used to identify stones, tumors, or narrowing in the bile ducts.
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EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) |
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Endoscopic ultrasound is a state-of-the-art diagnostic technique that combines a regular endoscopic exam with an ultrasound and tissue sampling to locate difficult-to-see tumors or other abnormalities in the esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas, lymph nodes and bile duct.
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Esophageal manometry is a test used to measure the ability of the esophagus to send food from the throat to the stomach. Difficult and painful swallowing, chest pain, heartburn, and chronic cough are some of the common reasons patients undergo esophageal manometry.
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Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that enables us to examine the lining of the rectum and a portion of the colon (large bowel) with a short, thin, flexible lighted tube (sigmoidoscope).
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Ablation Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus |
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Barrett's Esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition of the esophagus that arises from chronic reflux. Radiofrequency Ablation can be used to eradicate Barrett's tissue from the esophagus, and may prevent esophageal cancer.
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