The moon's orbit is elliptical so if you happen to get a solar eclipse just as the moon's distance is changing from a little bit smaller than the Sun to a little bit larger than the Sun, what you can get is an eclipse path that begins as annular and ends up total, or vice versa.
My last colonoscopy they did an endoscopy at the same time. If you're already sedated, and the Dr thinks that there's reason to do an endoscopy, seems like a good idea to do both at the same time. Crohn's Disease for 22 years. Diagnosed in Feb 1989 at age 14. Resection surgery schedule for first week in June.
A special form of endoscopy called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography, or ERCP, allows pictures of the pancreas, gallbladder, and related structures to be taken. ERCP is also used for stent placement and biopsies. Endoscopic ultrasound or EUS combines upper endoscopy and ultrasound examination to obtain images and information about various parts of the digestive tract. Why Do I Need an Endoscopy? Doctors will often recommend endoscopy to evaluate: Stomach pain; Ulcers, gastritis, or difficulty swallowing