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Request an Appointment with codes: Gastroenterology (GI)
214-456-8000
Fax: 214-456-8005
469-497-2505
F: 469-497-2511
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
469-303-5000
Fax: 214-867-9511
Request an Appointment with codes: Gastroenterology (GI)
A wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) used to capture images of the intestine
Exam of the colon (large intestine). Your child will need to be on a liquid diet for 1-2 days before the procedure. Also your child takes medicine to clean out the colon.
Exam of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. The duodenum is part of the small intestine.
A short exam of the lower portion of the colon
A tiny piece of the inside layer of the digestive tract is removed for examination under the microscope. This is usually done.
Stretching out a narrowed area
Removal of a polyp, a small growth, using a special wire.
Endoscopic procedures help find out why your child is having gastrointestinal problems. During the procedure the doctor looks directly into certain areas of the digestive tract. The doctor uses an endoscope. An endoscope is a narrow bendable tube with a built-in light and camera.
The doctor will talk with you after the procedure to discuss what was seen.
Your child will need to be on a certain diet before the procedure is done. If part of the colon (large intestine) is looked at, then medicine to clean out the colon needs to be taken. This must be done in order for the doctor to be able to do the procedure.