1. Understanding Esophageal Dilation


  2. Understanding Capsule Endoscopy

    What is capsule endoscopy? Capsule endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the three portions of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum). Your doctor will give you a pill-sized video camera for you to swallow. This cam…Read More

  3. Understanding Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy


  4. Ensuring the Safety of Your Endoscopic Procedure


  5. Understanding Diverticulosis


  6. Understanding Esophageal Testing (or Manometry)

    What is esophageal testing, also called manometry, and why is it performed? Esophageal testing or manometry measures the pressures and the pattern of muscle contractions in your esophagus. Abnormalities in the contractions and strength of the muscle or in the sphincter at the lower end of the esopha…Read More

  7. ERCP


  8. Understanding Barrett’s Esophagus

    What is Barrett's esophagus? Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the lining of the esophagus changes, becoming more like the lining of the small intestine than the esophagus. This occurs in the area where the esophagus is joined to the stomach. It is believed that the main reason that Barret…Read More

  9. Understanding Endoscopic Ultrasonography

    What is EUS? Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) allows your doctor to examine your esophageal and stomach linings as well as the walls of your upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. The upper tract consists of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum; the lower tract includes your colon and rectum. EUS i…Read More

  10. Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

    What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when contents in the stomach flow back into the esophagus. This happens when the valve between the stomach and the esophagus, known as the lower esophageal sphincter, does not close properly.What are the symptoms of Gastr…Read More