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Endoscopy |
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Endoscopy is the practice of using a flexible lighted camera to enter the intestinal tract from above (to look at the esophagus, stomach and small intestine) and below (to look at the colon and rectum). Many of the surgeons at CSG practice endoscopy and are able to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases endoscopically. These procedures may be used to investigate abdominal pain or bleeding, examine for ulcers and esophageal reflux, check for and remove polyps, or to discover and biopsy cancers. The procedures are usually done with sedation but do not require full anesthesia. All the area hospitals have their own endoscopy areas, which adds to your convenience. Related Links: Endoscopy Colonoscopy Colon Polyps Colorectal Cancer Screening Esophageal Reflux or GERD Hiatal Hernia Helicobacter pylori Back to Specialties List |