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Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a medical procedure that helps physicians to look inside the esophagus, stomach, duodenum (first part of the small intestine) and colon with an instrument called an endoscope. Endoscopy can be used to determine the cause of symptoms, evaluate and treat some conditions/diseases in the GI tract, bile duct and pancreas.

With endoscopy, physicians can see abnormalities, like inflammation or bleeding, through the endoscope that does not show up well on x-rays. The physician can also insert instruments into the scope to remove samples of tissue (biopsy) for further tests or treat bleeding abnormalities.

Two tests, in particular, that are performed with the endoscopic procedure include pancreatic and biliary manometry and esophageal manometry or esophageal motility.

Pancreatic and Biliary Manometry
Pancreatic and biliary manometry is an endoscopic procedure that measures pressure in a certain area such as the biliary duct. This procedure has been proven over the years as the best way to diagnose certain diseases and disorders.

Esophageal Manometry – Esophageal Motility
Esophageal manometry is an endoscopic procedure used to determine how well the muscles of the esophagus work when diseases of the muscle are suspected. The test actually records the muscle pressures within the esophagus and evaluates the action of the muscles.

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