Medical Conditions
Colon Cancer Screening
Approximately 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed every year. . .
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)
The cause of IBS-D is not known. There likely are multiple factors. . .
Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)
The symptoms of IBS-C include abdominal pain and discomfort. .
Make the Best Choice for Your Endoscopic Procedure
Having an ASGE member perform your endoscopic procedures ensures. . .
Upper Endoscopy
Upper endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal tract. . .
Endoscopic Ultrasonography
Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) allows your doctor to examine. . .
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of your large intestine (colon). . .
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible sigmoidoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the rectum and. . .
Colon Polyps and Their Treatment
Polyps are benign growths (noncancerous tumors or. . .
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal dilation is a procedure that allows your doctor to dilate, or stretch. . .
Capsule Endoscopy
Capsule Endoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the middle. . .
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. . .
Ensuring the Safety of Your Endoscopic Procedure
Endoscopy involves the use of flexible tubes, known as endoscopes. . .
Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is a condition in which there are small pouches or pockets in the wall or lining of any . . .
Esophageal Testing or Manometry
Esophageal testing or manometry measures the pressures and the pattern of. . .
Minor Rectal Bleeding
Minor rectal bleeding refers to the passage of a few drops of bright red (fresh) blood from. . .
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography, or ERCP, is a specialized technique. . .
Bowel Preparation
It is extremely important that your colon be thoroughly cleaned before your. . .
Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the lining of the esophagus changes. . .
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when contents in the stomach. . .