A flexible video endoscope is inserted into the rectum to examine the entire large bowel. The endoscopist has the ability to biopsy and remove small lesions. Sedation is used for the comfort of the patient. Learn more about colorectal cancer screening here.
A flexible video endoscope is inserted through the mouth to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Sedation is used for the comfort of the patient.
A procedure that dilates, or stretches, an area of the esophagus. This procedure is used to provide relief from symptoms caused by narrowed esophogeal walls, such as difficulty swallowing.
A thin, flexible tube called a sigmoidoscope is inserted into the rectum to examine the lining of the rectum and the lower part of the colon.