Patient Education
Understanding Diverticulosis Condition
Diverticulosis is a common condition in the United States that affects half of all people over 60 years of age and nearly everyone by the age of 80. Most people
Ensuring The Safety Of Your Endoscopic Procedure
Endoscopy of both the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts is a mainstay of digestive disease treatment plans and health maintenance strategies. Endoscopic procedures already have a remarkable safety record and
Understanding Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
In the PEG procedure, the doctor places and secures a feeding tube into the stomach. PEG tubes can last for months or years, but if replacement is required, it is
Understanding Capsule Endoscopy
Capsule endoscopy takes approximately eight hours. Normal daily activities are largely unaffected by capsule endoscopy, unlike many endoscopic procedures that require sedation. When you return to the doctor’s office, the
Understanding Esophageal Dilation
The doctor may spray a local anesthetic into the throat and give you sedatives to help you relax before passing the endoscope through your mouth and into the esophagus. Then
Understanding Colon Polyps And Their Treatment
What is a colon polyp? Polyps are benign growths (noncancerous tumors or neoplasms) involving the lining of the bowel. They can occur in several locations in the gastrointestinal tract but
