Stomach disease utilizes a small flexible camera. The procedure does require intravenous sedation and takes about 30–45 minutes; the endoscope is inserted via the mouth and can visualize the entire swallowing tube, stomach and duodenum. The procedure also allows the physician to obtain biopsy samples. In many cases of bleeding, the surgeon can use the endoscope to treat the source of bleeding with laser, clips or other injectable drugs. Other radiological studies frequently used to assess patients with chronic stomach problems include a barium swallow, where a dye is consumed and pictures of the esophagus and stomach are obtained every few minutes.
As the Stomach Turns on their puzzled reactions. As the Stomach Turns "As the Stomach Turns" is a series of comedy sketches parodying the soap opera "As the World Turns" featured on "The Carol Burnett Show", with one installment airing on "Carol Burnett & Company". The sketch was created by show writers Kenny Solms and Gail Parent. "The Carol Burnett Show" introduced the series during its first season in 1967–68 and continued to air new installments for the remainder of its 11-season run, through its final season in 1977–78. However, the final installment of "As the Stomach Turns" would not air until September 8,