We offer the following procedures:

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
A dye is injected into the bile and pancreatic ducts using a flexible, video endoscope. Then x-rays are taken to outline the bile ducts and pancreas. The bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas are the seat of numerous disorders. These can develop into a variety of diseases and/or symptoms. ERCP helps in diagnosing and often in treating the condition.

ERCP is used for gallstones, which are trapped in the main bile duct; blockage of the bile duct; yellow jaundice which turns the skin yellow and the urine dark; undiagnosed upper-abdominal pain; cancer of the bile ducts or pancreas; or pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).

Endoscopy
In this test, a flexible, lighted viewing tube (endoscope) is passed into the throat and through the esophagus, stomach, and uppermost portion of the small intestine, or duodenum. Fiberoptic cables permit our physicians to visually inspect the lining of these digestive organs for any signs of disease or abnormality. In some cases, instruments are passed through the scope to obtain tissue biopsies for microscopic examination. An endoscopy may also be done therapeutically, for example, to remove polyps, control bleeding or remove a swallowed object.

Endoscopy is used for:
- To detect abnormalities of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, particularly in people with symptoms that have not been explained by contrast x-rays such as a barium swallow or upper GI series.
- To confirm a diagnosis of esophageal or stomach cancer or some other abnormality found on a contrast x-ray.
- To evaluate the stomach or duodenum after surgery.
- To remove polyps, widen narrowed passages, stop active bleeding or remove obstructions.