SMALL BOWEL CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY is a vitamin-pill-sized video capsule that has its own camera and light source. It helps determine the causes of recurrent or persistent symptoms involving the small bowel such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding or anemia. No detation is required.
ESOPHAGEAL CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY is a vitamin-pill-sized video capsule that has two cameras and its own light source. It is used to evaluate damage to the esophagus caused by heartburn (acid reflux). It can also be used to evaluate for possible varices. No sedation is required.
BRAVO pHSTUDIES
measure pH (acid) levels in the esophagus. It is used to evaluate acid reflux as the possible cause of symptoms such as heartburn, chest pain, cough and shortness of breath.
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