Procedures
The following information is intended to provide patients with information about some of the medical procedures performed by our office.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon (large intestine) for abnormalities by inserting a thin flexible tube into your anus and slowly advancing it into the rectum and colon.
EGD/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.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
ERCP, is a specialized technique used to study the ducts of the gallbladder, pancreas and liver...During ERCP, your doctor will pass an endoscope through your mouth, esophagus and stomach into the duodenum (first part of the small intestine). An endoscope is a thin, flexible tube that lets your doctor see inside your bowels. After your doctor sees the common opening to ducts from the liver and pancreas, your doctor will pass a narrow plastic tube called a catheter through the endoscope and into the ducts. Your doctor will inject a contrast material (dye) into the pancreatic or biliary ducts and will take X-rays.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible sigmoidoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the rectum and a portion of the colon (large intestine) by inserting a flexible tube about the thickness of your finger into the anus and slowly advancing it into the rectum and lower part of the colon. A Flexible Sigmoidoscopy is less intrusive than a full colonoscopy, but may lead to a colonoscopy (a complete examination of the colon) if abnormalities are detected.
Hydrogen Breath Testing Suite
The hydrogen breath test is a test that uses the measurement of hydrogen in the breath to diagnose several conditions that cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
Remicade Suite
Remicade is an biologic treatment that has been shown to have substantial benefits in patients with a number of inflammatory disorders involving the immune system. Remicade is given through and IV Infusion. Our office offers a comfortable suite for patients receiving the Remicade treatment.
Definitions quoted from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy