Gastroenterology Tests and Procedures
A barium swallow is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your upper GI tract includes the back of your mouth and throat (pharynx) and your esophagus. ...more
A barium enema is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your lower GI tract includes the large intestine (colon) and rectum. ...more
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series is an imaging test of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). It is done with X-rays. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this test. ...more
An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Read on to learn more about the procedure, including why you might need it, how to get ready for it, and what happens during and after. ...more
Learn details about ERCP, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas....more
A pancreas scan uses nuclear radiology to search for, and sometime treat, tumors in the pancreas. ...more
 Liver Scan in Gastroenterology Tests and Procedures
A liver scan is an imaging test to look at your liver and see how well it is working. This test may also be called a liver-spleen scan because the healthcare provider often looks at the spleen at the same time. ...more
A liver biopsy is a test used to diagnose liver conditions. Read on to learn more about the procedure. ...more
 Colonoscopy in Gastroenterology Tests and Procedures
Colonoscopy is a procedure that lets your healthcare provider check the inside of your entire large intestine or colon. ...more
A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is a feeding tube surgically placed through your belly (abdomen) into your stomach. ...more
A barium swallow is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your upper GI tract includes the back of your mouth and throat (pharynx) and your esophagus. ...more
A barium enema is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your lower GI tract includes the large intestine (colon) and rectum. ...more
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series is an imaging test of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). It is done with X-rays. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this test. ...more
An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Read on to learn more about the procedure, including why you might need it, how to get ready for it, and what happens during and after. ...more
Learn details about ERCP, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas....more
A pancreas scan uses nuclear radiology to search for, and sometime treat, tumors in the pancreas. ...more
 Liver Scan in Gastroenterology Tests and Procedures
A liver scan is an imaging test to look at your liver and see how well it is working. This test may also be called a liver-spleen scan because the healthcare provider often looks at the spleen at the same time. ...more
A liver biopsy is a test used to diagnose liver conditions. Read on to learn more about the procedure. ...more
 Colonoscopy in Gastroenterology Tests and Procedures
Colonoscopy is a procedure that lets your healthcare provider check the inside of your entire large intestine or colon. ...more
A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is a feeding tube surgically placed through your belly (abdomen) into your stomach. ...more
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