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Understanding Esophageal Manometry
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in endoscopy. The esophagus is the tube that connects your throat to your ...More…
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Ten questions to ask your GI Endoscopist...
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — Is your rate of cecal (total colon) intubation greater than 90%? Do you have endoscopic privileges at a licensed health care facility or hospital? Is polypectomy (polyp removal) routinely performed during elective colonoscopy? Do you monitor ...More…
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a procedure through which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. It allows nutrition, fluids and/or medications to be put directly into the stomach, ...More…
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GERD, Barrett's Esophagus and the Risk for Esophageal Cancer
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — There are two main types of esophageal cancer: squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Squamous cell cancer occurs most commonly in African Americans as well as people who smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol excessively. This ...More…
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Understanding Esophageal Dilation
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — Esophageal dilation is a procedure that allows your doctor to dilate, or stretch, a narrowed area of your esophagus [swallowing tube]. Doctors can use various techniques for this procedure. Your doctor might perform the procedure as part of a ...More…
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Ensuring the Safety of Your Endoscopic Procedure
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — Endoscopy involves the use of flexible tubes, known as endoscopes, to provide a close-up, color television view of the inside of your digestive tract. Upper endoscopes are passed through the mouth to visualize the esophagus (food pipe), stomach, ...More…
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Understanding EUS(2)
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — AVANCE DE LA PRCTICA DE LA ENDOSCOPIA GASTROINTESTINAL Cmo comprender la ultrasonographa endoscpica (EUS) El examen EUS del tracto gastrointestinal inferior a menudo puede realizarse con seguridad y comodidad sin ningn medicamento, pero usted ...More…
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Understanding EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasonography)
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — You've been referred to have an endoscopic ultrasonography, or EUS, which will help your doctor, evaluate or treat your condition. This brochure will give you a basic understanding of the procedure - how it is performed, how it can help, and what ...More…
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Understanding Capsule Endoscopy
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — Capsule Endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the three portions of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum). Your doctor will use a pill sized video capsule called ...More…
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What Women Need to Know about Colon Cancer Screening
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) encourages everyone over 50, or those under 50 with a family history or other risk factors, to be screened for colorectal ...More…
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Understanding Colonoscopy
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — Colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon (large intestine) for abnormalities by inserting a flexible tube as thick as your finger into your anus and slowly advancing it into the rectum and colon. If your doctor has ...More…
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Make the Best Choice for Your Endoscopic Procedure
Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — Choosing an ASGE member to perform your endoscopy ensures that a highly trained doctor treats you. Physicians and surgeons who are members of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) have highly specialized training in ...More…