ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES


Today's technology has allowed us to peer into the human body in ways that were unimaginable just thirty years ago. These instruments consist of a long tube with a powerful light source and digital camera at the end. There is also a port through which various instruments can be passed. This allows your doctor to diagnose and treat disease deep inside the body - often avoiding the need for more extensive surgery. We hope you find these images interesting.

Pharynx Note the vocal cords at center.

Esophagus Barrett's Esophagus

Stomach

Normal pylorus

Ulcer

Bleeding Ulcer

Angiodysplasia (AVM)

Bleeding Ulcer

Ulcer after cauterization

Duodenum

Normal Duodenum

Duodenal Ulcer

Ampulla

Colon

Transverse Colon

Cecum

Ulcerative Colitis

Technique for removal of colon polyps by snare

ERCP

An ERCP image confirms the presence of gallstones (arrows) in the dilated bile ducts.