
Colonoscopy- A flexible scope is inserted into the rectum and used to examine the colon (large intestine). Biopsies can be taken and polyps can be removed.
EGD- A flexible scope is inserted into the mouth and travels the same route your food does, down to your stomach. The esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine can be examined. Biopsies can be taken and polyps can be removed.
Dilatation- A flexible, rubber dilator is inserted through the mouth and into the esophagus and stretches the area out. It is helpful for those who have trouble swallowing.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy- A flexible scope is inserted into the rectum and used to examine the rectum and sigmoid areas of the colon.
Hemorrhoid Ligation- A small plastic anoscope is first inserted into the rectum for a clear view of the hemorrhoids. Small rubber bands are then placed onto the hemorrhoids which cut off the blood supply to them, allowing them to fall off over the course of 7-10 days. Hemorrhoid ligation is one of the least painful and most cost effective option for hemorrhoid removal.
Remicade Infusion- Infliximab (Remicade) is an IV drug used in the management of crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, anlylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. An IV is started and the drug is slowly infused into your blood stream over the course of 2 hours.
Capsule Endoscopy – A tiny capsule is swallowed by the patient. This capsule takes many images of the esophagus or small bowel and sends the images to a small recorder that the patient wears on a belt. The images can then be reviewed by the physician. The capsule can take images of the small bowel, an area where a colonoscopy or EGD cannot see.