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Procedures for this Condition
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.
Cholangioscopy
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).
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.
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.
ERCP
A tube called an endoscope is inserted through the mouth to allow the physician to access the bile and pancreatic ducts.
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.
Polyp Removal
A snare or hot biopsy forceps are used through an endoscope to remove a polyp.