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Digestive Health Center Procedures
You
may be referred to the Digestive Health Center for one of the
following procedures. Click on any of the links below to get
more information and to download patient instructions
to prepare for your procedure at the Digestive Health Center.
Note: You will need Adobe ReaderGastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy (Combined)
pH Study
Manometry Study (Motility Study)
to
view the patient instructions.
If you have questions about your procedure please call (608) 229-7575, or toll free (877) 229-7575 and a Digestive Health Center staff person will be happy to assist you.
Gastroscopy
Download
patient booklet: Gastroscopy (PDF)
A gastroscopy, also referred to as “upper GI” or
EGD (esophogastroduodenoscopy) is the visual examination of the
esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine. By
using special instruments, the physician can take a biopsy, remove
foreign bodies or polyps, stop bleeding, and open strictures
or narrow areas. This exam is very safe and complications are
uncommon, but can occur.
FAQ: What does a gastroscope look like and how does it work?
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Colonoscopy
Download
patient booklet: Colonoscopy (PDF)
A colonoscopy, also referred to as "lower
GI," is
the visual examination of the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract,
involving the large intestine. This visual examination is from
rectum to
cecum;
cecum
is the first portion of the large intestine below the small intestine.
This procedure is done to diagnose disorders involving the large
intestine. By using special instruments, the physician can take
a biopsy, remove foreign bodies or polyps and check for signs
of bleeding and/or inflammation. Complications are uncommon,
but can occur. The American Cancer Society suggests the average
risk adult should begin screening for colorectal cancer at the
age of 50.
FAQ: What does a colonoscope look
like and how does it work?
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Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy (Combined)
Download patient booklet: Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy (PDF)
In some cases, you may be scheduled for both a colonoscopy and
a gastroscopy in one visit.
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pH Study
Download
patient booklet: pH Study (PDF)
A pH Study allows the physician to
measure if acid is coming up from the stomach and how long these
episodes last. This is
called "gastroesophageal reflux" or "heartburn." This
procedure may or may not be done at the time of an endoscopy
procedure with sedation.
There are two options for this study.
48 Hour System
The first option is the 48 Hour Bravo Catheter-free pH monitoring system, which involves attaching a capsule to the esophagus and the tube used to place it is removed.24 Hour System
The second option is the 24 Hour Catheter system. This option does not require an endoscopy procedure nor sedation at the time of placement. It does involve passing a soft, narrow tube, usually down through the nose into the swallowing tube (esophagus). The catheter is then taped to the nose, and connected to a small recorder that records for 24 hours.Both pH studies require a diary of food intake, activities, and symptoms.
Manometry Study (Motility Study)
Download
patient booklet: Manometry (Motility) Study (PDF)
A Manometry
Study, also referred to as a “motility” study,
is a test that allows the physician to evaluate how well the
esophagus (swallowing tube) is working. More specifically it
measures the strength of the muscular contractions, the coordination
of the muscles and the strength of the valve at the bottom of
the esophagus. This is useful for people who have swallowing
difficulties, severe heartburn, unexplained chest pain, or at
the request of a surgeon prior to performing a Nissen fundoplication.
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