An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that uses both the endoscopy scope and X-ray pictures to examine the ducts (common bile ducts and pancreatic ducts) that drain the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. This test is used to treat and diagnose problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts. If an abnormal growth is discovered,...Read More
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that allows a doctor to obtain images of internal organs in the upper and lower digestive tracts, e.g. esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, and rectum. This is accomplished by using an ultrasound attached to the endoscope. This allows the doctor to achieve high-quality images of the organs...Read More
It’s important for adults to have eye exams on a regular basis to check for problems. Regular eye exams are critical for detecting: Glaucoma Age-related macular degeneration Cataracts Diabetic retinopathy But everyone needs regular eye exams. This is particularly important if you have risk factors or a family history of eye problems. Children need their...Read More
A flexible sigmoidoscopy uses a thin tube to examine and evaluate the sigmoid colon and rectum. The instrument has its own lens and light source. The sigmoidoscopy is different from a colonoscopy in that, it only allows the physician to see the sigmoid colon (lower one-third). This exam can detect inflamed tissue, ulcers and other...Read More
Tests and procedures used to determine whether you have an H. pylori infection include: Blood test. Analysis of a blood sample may reveal evidence of an active or previous H. pylori infection in your body. However, breath and stool tests are better at detecting active H. pylori infections than is a blood test. Breath test....Read More
The HALO ablation technology is used to treat pre-cancerous conditions of the esophagus called Barrett’s Esophagus. Barrett’s Esophagus is caused by chronic GERD. The HALO ablation technology is a very specific type of ablation, in which heat energy is delivered in a precise and highly-controlled manner, and has been used to treat Barrett’s esophagus for more...Read More
