Digestive Health Center Procedure Information
The following information is intended to provide descriptions of the procedures you may undergo. For additional questions concerning your procedures, please speak with your physician.
Preparing for your procedure is very important. Your physician will provide you with a list of written instructions. You may also review procedure preparation documents on our website.
- 24 hour pH Monitoring
A catheter is placed through the nose into the stomach to measure stomach acidity in the esophagus for the next 24 hours. Plan to return the following day for the removal of the catheter. During the monitoring, you will keep a diary of any symptoms you experience and record exact times of your activity. - Capsule Endoscopy
An examination of the lining of the middle part of the gastrointestinal tract using a pill-size video and will view the images on a video monitor. The capsule endoscope is swallowed and passes naturally through your digestive tract while transmitting video images to a data recorder worn on your belt for approximately eight hours. - Colonoscopy
An examination of the lining of the large intestine with a scope. Medications will be given intravenously to help minimize your discomfort and to help you relax. - ERCP Biliary Study
An examination of the biliary drainage system under fluroscopy. Medication will be given intravenously to minimize your discomfort and help you relax. Additional recovery time may be needed after the procedure. - Endoscopic Ultrasound
Utilizes a special scope to visualize below the top layer of the colon, esophagus, and/or stomach lining. Medication will be given intravenously to minimize your discomfort and help you relax. - Esophageal Manometry
A catheter is placed through the nose into the stomach. We measure the different pressures at different points in your esophagus. - Flex Sigmoidoscopy
An examination of the lower left side of your large intestine with a scope. No sedation is given for this procedure. - Small Bowel Manometry
This procedure will determine the effectiveness of muscle movement in the small bowel. It takes place in two parts. - Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)
An examination of the esophagus, stomach and the first part of the duodenum with a scope. Medication will be given intravenously to minimize your discomfort and help you relax.