In order to reach a diagnosis your doctor may order a specific procedure. Be sure to follow all the instructions provided to you by your doctor – both before and after your procedure. You can find out more about your procedure below.
Barium Studies of the Intestines What is barium? Barium is an iodinated (iodine containing) contrast agent that […]
Capsule Endoscopy What is a small bowel capsule endoscopy? A small bowel capsule endoscopy is an endoscopic […]
Colonoscopy What is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is an endoscopic procedure where a long, thin, flexible tube […]
CT or CAT Scan – Computed Tomography What is Computed Tomography? Computed Tomography, also referred to as […]
EGD – Esophagogastroduodenoscopy What is an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? An esophagogastroduodenoscopy is an endoscopic procedure where a long, […]
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) What is an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)? An endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an endoscopic procedure […]
Enteroscopy What is an enteroscopy? An enteroscopy is an endoscopic procedure where a long, thin, flexible tube […]
ERCP – Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography What is an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)? An endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) […]
Esophageal Motility What is an esophageal motility study? An esophageal motility study is a test designed to […]
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy What is a sigmoidoscopy? A sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic procedure where a long, thin, flexible […]
Liver Biopsy (Percutaneous Liver Biopsy) What is a liver biopsy? A liver biopsy is a procedure that […]
MRI, MRA, MRCP Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) What is […]
pH Probe Testing – 24 and 48 Hour Testing What is a 24 hour pH probe? A […]
Ultrasound What is an ultrasound? Ultrasound is a simple, safe, painless diagnostic procedure that bounces high-frequency sound […]
Virtual Colonoscopy What is a “virtual” colonoscopy or CT colonoscopy? A CT colonoscopy is a CT scan […]
X-Ray Basics What are x-ray studies? The x-ray has been called one of the most significant advances […]