Gastroenterology

BARRX

BARRX is a new treatment option for Barrett’s Esophagus, a condition that can often result from chronic heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, commonly referred to as GERD. It is performed by a physician in conjunction with an upper endoscopy; it does not require any incisions or surgery. BARRX can minimize one’s risk of developing esophageal cancer if suffering from Barrett’s Esophagus as a result of GERD.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a medical procedure involving the direct examination of one’s air passages (the larynx, trachea, and bronchi) via the use of a flexible, lighted tube called a bronchoscope.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the visual examination of the inside of the rectum and colon, using a lighted, flexible tube connected to an eyepiece or video screen for viewing. This device is called a colonoscope. The colon (large intestine) is 5 to 6 feet long. A complete colonoscopy requires the physician to pass the colonoscope to the end of the large intestine or colon to the rectum.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Procedure

A dye is injected into the bile and pancreatic ducts using a flexible, fiber-optic endoscope. Then x-rays are taken to outline the bile ducts and pancreas.

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Endoscopic Ultrasound is a procedure in which your doctor will examine your esophagus, stomach and small intestine by the use of a small, flexible tube which has an ultrasound device at the end. Ultrasound enables your doctor to examine the walls of the intestinal tract as well as adjacent organs such as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy is the visual examination of the inside of the rectum and sigmoid colon, using a lighted, flexible tube connected to an eyepiece or video screen for viewing. This device is called an endoscope. The colon (large intestine) is 5 to 6 feet long. During sigmoidoscopy, only the last 1 to 2 feet of the colon is examined. This last part of the colon, just above the rectum, is called the sigmoid colon.

Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy

Small bowel capsule endoscopy allows direct examination of the entire digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. It is used primarily to examine the small intestine which cannot be viewed with an endoscope or colonoscope.

Upper Endoscopy

Upper Endoscopy is the visual examination of the inside esophagus and stomach and duodenum using a lighted, flexible tube connected to an eyepiece or video screen for viewing. This device is called an endoscope.