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.
From the Lions Mouth From the Lions Mouth From the Lions Mouth ["sic"] is the second studio album by English post-punk band The Sound, released in November 1981 on record label Korova. Following the release of their previous album "Jeopardy", keyboardist Belinda "Bi" Marshall left the group and was replaced by Colvin "Max" Mayers. For their new album, The Sound worked with producer Hugh Jones, as well as co-producing the album themselves. The album's sound was more polished than previous efforts. Like "Jeopardy", "From the Lions Mouth" was critically acclaimed but failed to capture the attention of the public, with the band's fanbase limited