This is a procedure done by a physician using a flexible fiberoptic instrument that enables examination of the lining of the digestive tract. If the physician sees a suspicious area, he may pass a small instrument through the endoscope and take a small piece of tissue (biopsy) for examination by the laboratory. Other instruments can also be passed through the endoscope without causing discomfort including a small brush to collect cells. >> IMA Endoscopy SurgiCenter Endoscopy Patient Information

Endoscopy is a diagnostic test wherein a thin, flexible tube is swallowed by the patient to allow the physician to directly inspect the lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract. This procedure can be used to identify complications of GERD and to take small samples (biopsies) for further analysis. GERD patients who have certain symptoms, such as difficulty in swallowing or painful swallowing, should be considered for endoscopy.

If you have had long term reflux, problems swallowing or can’t get by without medication, you probably should have an upper endoscopy.

endoscope is a special fiberoptic instrument for the examination of the interior of a canal or hollow viscus. It allows a visual examination of the nose and sinus drainage areas.

Provides a simple, painless and minimally invasive imaging method for viewing structures within the body, obtaining laboratory samples and removing foreign bodies without the need for open surgery.

Not all foreign bodies can be removed endoscopically and there is no guarantee that a specific foreign body can be removed in this manner. Not all areas of the small intestine can be reached with the available endoscopes. Some diseases can require a full-thickness biopsy of the intestinal tract to diagnose, necessitating surgical biopsy.

An endoscopy is performed to check for signs and symptoms like bleeding, difficulty swallowing, pain and a change in bowel habits. This procedure gives doctors a chance to get tissue samples or biopsies which they can use to find out what’s causing the abnormalities.

If your insurance does not require a referral from your primary care physician, you may call any of the doctors’ office listed below, and schedule a new patient appointment with one of our gastroenterologists or colorectal surgeons. This appointment will determine if you need an endoscopy exam. If your insurance requires a referral from your primary care physician, see or talk to your doctor prior to making an appointment with our office.

Fiberoptic endoscopic examination is less traumatic than exploratory surgery, frequently reducing the risks and recovery time associated with surgical procedures. Feedback from VetVu endoscope users indicates that gastroscopy and colonoscopy are among the most common procedures for endoscopy -- in both large and small animal practices. Removal of foreign objects from body cavities is a common use for endoscopes equipped with grasping and retrieval forceps.

HMB Endoscopy Products has its own on-site repair facility which is staffed by highly skilled factory trained technicians. We offer complete repair service on fiber and video endoscopes and all endoscopy products. For more detailed information please go to our repair section.

The Endoscopy Centers were built for the specific purpose of performing Endoscopic procedures . They were designed with efficiency, patient convenience and ease in mind. All of our staff are specifically trained in GI procedures and health management.