Endoscopic Procedures

Colonoscopy is a screening test, usually done under sedation. It is used to detect potential health issues in the colon, such as polyps and colorectal cancer. What you eat and…

Intestinal Stricture Intestinal stricture is the partial or total narrowing of the large intestine (or rarely the small intestine) that prevents the progression of content through it. Intestinal stricture can…

Polypectomy is an essential medical procedure when it comes to the removal of polyps, small protrusions or growths that form in some parts of the body, such as the intestine…

What is the pylorus? The pylorus is the sphincter located at the end of the stomach, at its transition with the duodenum. With the stomach’s contraction movements, the pylorus opens…

What is Gastrostomy? Gastrostomy is a medical procedure in which an opening is created in the stomach to allow direct feeding. It is usually indicated when an individual is unable…

During ERCP, after catheterization of the biliary tract and infusion of contrast, an X-ray is performed, which can show stones that may be obstructing the bile flow and causing symptoms…

Elastic band ligation is considered the best procedure for the treatment of esophageal varices. These arise in patients who have increased pressure in the portal vein (portal hypertension), which has…

What are gastric varices? Some patients with portal hypertension may develop dilated veins (varices) in the stomach. These are usually located near the transition of the stomach to the esophagus…

Diagnosis Treatment and Process Stenoplasty Complications The esophagus is a long, narrow tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal dilation is the technique used…

What is a colonoscopy? When is it used? What is the preparation for the exam? What will happen during the exam? What are the risks of the procedure? What should…