A tiny tube known as a stent is placed to open an obstruction in the bile duct. This allows bile to continue to flow into the duodenum to aid in digestion.
Cholangioscopy is the examination of the bile ducts with the use of a fiberoptic endoscope for direct visualization of the biliary tree during ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography).
A tiny tube known as a stent is placed to prop open an obstruction in the colon which may allow fluid and food to pass more easily and also to keep the colon from becoming obstructed again.
A tube called a colonoscope is inserted through the rectum to allow the physician to look inside the entire large intestine.
A tube called an endoscope is inserted through the mouth to allow the physician to access the bile and pancreatic ducts.
Biopsy forceps are used to remove a tissue sample in order to diagnose a suspicious area in the digestive tract.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) combines high frequency ultrasound technology with the direct visualization of endoscopy to view organs and structures beyond the gastrointestinal wall.
A tiny tube known as a stent is placed at a point of narrowing or blockage to open up the esophagus to help the patient swallow or drink.
A dilation balloon is used to open a narrowed area or stricture of the digestive tract to allow for better swallowing or other digestive processes.
A device is used at the hemorrhage site in the digestive tract to stop the bleeding.
A feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach to allow for nutrition to be given to the patient.
A snare or hot biopsy forceps are used through an endoscope to remove a polyp.
A tube called an endoscope is inserted through the mouth to allow the physician to look inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
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