Gastroenterology
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Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux
508 Views / 0 LikesIn general, anti-reflux surgery involves repairing the hiatus hernia and strengthening the lower esophageal sphincter. The most common surgical treatment is Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. This procedure involves wrapping the upper part of the stomach
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
478 Views / 0 LikesEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a technique that uses X-ray to view the patient's bile and pancreatic ducts. The most common reason why someone would need an ERCP is because of a blockage of one of these ducts (often due to gallst
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Endoscopy Overview
448 Views / 0 LikesEGD, or esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, is a procedure that allows a physician to directly examine the upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the esophagus, the stomach, and the duodenum. The most common reasons for upper endoscopy in
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During the Endoscopy Procedure
441 Views / 0 LikesThe endoscopy is performed using an endoscope. This is a flexible tube that is about the size of a finger. The endoscope allows the endoscopist to see the inner lining of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The endoscopist may also perform specific tre
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What is Gastroesophageal Reflux?
440 Views / 0 LikesAcid refluxbecomes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when it causes bothersome symptoms or injury to the esophagus. Some symptoms of GERD are: ●Heartburn ●Difficulty or pain with swallowing (feeling that food gets "stuck") ●Unexplained weight loss ●C