Procedures

• Upper GI
  Endoscopy

  Upper GI endoscopy, also known as Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a procedure to visually examine and treat problems in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is usually performed on an outpatient basis using an endoscope, which is a long, thin, flexible tube with a tiny video camera and light on the end.

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• Barium
  Swallow

  Barium swallow is an X-ray examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract. It involves swallowing a solution containing barium sulfate, a metallic compound that is easily visualized on X-ray images. Barium coats the walls of the pharynx and esophagus and appears white in the images.

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• Dilatation of
  Esophageal Stricture

  Dilatation of Esophageal strictures is an endoscopic procedure performed for the treatment of a condition called an esophageal stricture. Esophageal stricture is the scarring or narrowing of the esophagus from reflux of stomach acid in individuals with heartburn.

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• Gallstone
  Treatment

  Gallstones are solid particles that form in the gallbladder, a small organ located beneath the liver that stores bile. Bile is a digestive fluid containing cholesterol, bile salts, and waste products like bilirubin. When the components of bile become imbalanced, they can crystallize and clump together, forming stones.

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• ERCP

  Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a treatment method used to diagnose and treat disorders related to the pancreatic and biliary ductal systems as well as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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• Colonoscopy

  Colonoscopy is an endoscopic procedure used to view the large intestine (colon and rectum) using an instrument called a colonoscope (a flexible tube with a small camera and lens attached at one end). The procedure can detect inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths. It is used to diagnose early signs of colorectal cancer, bowel disorders, abdominal pain, muscle spasms, anal bleeding, and non-dietary weight loss.

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• Colon Cancer
  Screening

  Colon cancer screening comprises a variety of diagnostic tests to detect polyps and early cancers in the colon (large intestine). The large intestine, also known as the large bowel, is the last section of the gastrointestinal tract and the digestive system. It includes the colon, rectum, and anus. Colon cancer screening can detect abnormalities and address them before the cancer develops or spreads.

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• Polyp Removal

  EMR is a minimally-invasive procedure to remove polyps from the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. The digestive tract or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a series of hollow organs including the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and the anus.

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• Capsule
  Endoscopy

  Video capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive technology that uses a computerized capsule that is resistant to stomach enzymes to visualize the entire gastrointestinal tract. The capsule is about the size of a vitamin tablet and contains a battery, a transmitter, an LED light source, and a color video camera. Sensors placed on the patient’s chest receive signals transmitted by the capsule.

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• Medical
  Weight Loss

  Medical weight loss refers to a doctor-supervised approach to losing weight that is tailored to an individual's health status, goals, and lifestyle. Unlike fad diets or over-the-counter supplements, medical weight loss programs are based on clinical evidence and managed by healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurse practitioners, or dietitians.

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