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PROCEDURES AND PRODUCTS
Airway Dilation
A small balloon is used to open a narrowed area or stricture of the airway to allow for better breathing.
Biliary Stent Placement
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.
Colonic Stent Placement
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.
Colonoscopy
A tube called a colonoscope is inserted through the rectum to allow the physician to look inside the entire large intestine.
Duodenal Stent Placement
A tiny tube referred to as a stent is placed to prop open an obstruction in the duodenum (first section of the small intestine) which may allow fluid and food to pass more easily and also to keep the duodenum from becoming obstructed again.
Endoscopic Biopsy
Biopsy forceps are used to remove a tissue sample in order to diagnose a suspicious area in the digestive tract.
Esophageal Stent Placement
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.
GI Dilation
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.
Hemorrhage Control
A device is used at the hemorrhage site in the digestive tract to stop the bleeding.
Initial PEG Placement
A feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach to allow for nutrition to be given to the patient.
Polyp Removal
A snare or hot biopsy forceps are used through an endoscope to remove a polyp.
Upper Endoscopy
A tube called an endoscope is inserted through the mouth to allow the physician to look inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.