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Examinations

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Endoscopy10

  • Anal manometry

    Your doctor has referred you to the pelvic floor clinic for a test called anal manometry. Below is some more information about this study.

  • Bowel Examination (Colonoscopy)

    A colonoscopy is a procedure in which the doctor examines the inside of the large intestine and the last part of the small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera (endoscope).

  • ERCP - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

    This examination evaluates the bile ducts and pancreatic duct using an endoscope and X-rays. A tube is inserted through the mouth to examine the ducts, inject dye, remove gallstones, open blockages, or place stents.

  • Endoscopic Ultrasound

    An echoendoscopy combines ultrasound and endoscopy to examine the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, bile ducts, and surrounding organs. A flexible tube with a camera provides detailed images and, if necessary, can take tissue samples for further examination.

  • Enteroscopy

    A doctor examines the small intestine using a flexible endoscope inserted through the mouth or anus to look for inflammation, polyps, bleeding, or growths and to perform treatments if necessary.

  • Gastroscopy (stomach examination)

    A gastroscopy is a procedure in which the doctor examines the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a flexible tube with a camera (endoscope). It can be performed under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia.

  • Liver biopsy

    A liver biopsy involves removing a small sample of liver tissue for further examination. This can be performed through the skin (percutaneously) or through the blood vessels (transjugular).

  • POEM - Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy

    A minimally invasive endoscopic treatment for esophageal motility disorders, such as achalasia, in which the doctor treats the esophageal muscle without making any incisions in the skin.

  • Sigmoidoscopy

    A sigmoidoscopy examines the rectum and the last part of the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. This procedure is usually performed without anesthesia, unless otherwise discussed in advance.

  • Video capsule (small bowel examination)

    The small-bowel video capsule examines the small intestine using a small camera inside a 15-mm capsule. You swallow the capsule, which takes pictures and stores them on a portable device. The capsule usually leaves the body within 3 to 30 hours through a bowel movement.

Liver diseases4

  • Ascites Tap

    Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which leads to a swollen and distended abdomen. This can have various causes, such as liver disease, heart failure, or cancer.

  • Liver elastography

    Elastography, such as Fibroscan or ShearWave, measures the elasticity of the liver to detect damage or fatty liver. High values indicate reduced elasticity and more liver damage.

  • PEG – PEXACT - Insertion and Care of a Feeding Tube

    A feeding tube is inserted through the abdomen for long-term tube feeding. The PEG tube has clips for securing it; the PEXACT tube uses a balloon and is suitable for cases of narrowing.

  • TIPS - Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

    A small tube that is inserted to connect the blood vessel at the entrance to the liver with the blood vessel at the exit.

Digestive oncology4

Proctology1

  • Proctological Examination

    A proctological examination examines the inside of the anus and rectum. This examination helps detect conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures, or other rectal problems.

Motility1

  • Esophageal Manometry

    Esophageal manometry is a test that measures the pressure and movements of the esophagus. A thin tube, called a manometry catheter, is inserted through the nose into the esophagus.

Other examinations2