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.
Hidden in the Stomach Hidden in the Stomach Hidden in the Stomach is the debut album by the AALY Trio + Ken Vandermark, which was recorded in 1996 and released on the Swedish Silkheart label. AALY Trio is a Swedish free jazz band composed of saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Peter Janson and drummer Kjell Nordeson. The name "AALY" is derived from an Art Ensemble of Chicago composition, "Lebert Aaly," which is itself a near anagram of Albert Ayler's name. Nordeson is Gustafsson's oldest playing partner, their work together dating back to shared childhood in the northern city of Umeå, while Janson joined the group