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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsCholangioscopy: Direct visualization of bile ducts
Cholangioscopy is a relatively modern endoscopic technique allowing for direct visualization of the biliary ducts – the network of tubes…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsFine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) in GI diagnostics: Procedure and uses
Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure used to collect cells from suspicious areas within the gastrointestinal (GI)…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsEndoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR): Removing abnormal tissues
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) is a sophisticated technique used to remove abnormal tissues from the lining of the digestive tract…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsLiver Biopsy: When and why it’s performed
A liver biopsy is a procedure used to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. It’s a valuable…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsAnoscopy and Proctoscopy: Examining the lower rectum
Anoscopy and proctoscopy are diagnostic procedures used to examine the lower rectum and anus for abnormalities. These examinations play a…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsColonic Transit Test: What it measures and when it’s used
The digestive system is a complex network responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. When this process doesn’t function…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsGastric Emptying Study: Assessing stomach motility
Gastric emptying studies are valuable diagnostic tools used to evaluate how quickly food moves from the stomach to the small…
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Posted On Digestive DiagnosticsWireless Motility Capsule: Tracking GI transit times
The digestive system is a complex network responsible for processing food and absorbing nutrients. Problems within this system can lead…
