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Videos Colonoscopy Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Special Procedures: Endoscopy & Pain

Endoscopy and Colonscopy Procedures:

By utilizing a tool called an endoscope, your physician is able to examine your abdomen, esophagus, stomach, and colon without a surgical incision. Endoscopy also allows your physician to remove polyps or take tissue samples during your exam.

• Bronchoscopy is an examination of the major air passages of the lungs. This test allows a physician to look at your lungs and obtain fluid and tissue samples.
• Colonoscopy allows a physician look inside your entire large intestine, from the lowest part, the rectum, all the way up through the colon to the lower end of the small intestine. The procedure is used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. A colonoscopy enables the physician to see inflamed tissue, growths, ulcers or bleeding.
• Barrx Radiofrequency Ablation is a treatment option for Barrett's Esophagus, a precancerous condition sometimes caused by chronic acid reflux of Gatroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Crestwood Medical Center is the only hospital in Madison County to offer this treatment option.
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy lets the physician look at the lower part of your large intestine from the rectum to the sigmoid colon. It is also used to look for early signs of cancer, inflamed tissue, growths, ulcers and bleeding.
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) allows the physician look at the lining of your esophagus (food tube), stomach and duodenom (first portion of your small intestine). This procedure is helpful in determining the causes of abdominal pain, swallowing problems or the presence of ulcers and inflamed tissue. 
• Small Bowel PillCam enables your doctor to examine the three portions of your small intestine. PillCam endoscopy helps your doctor to determine the cause for recurrent or persistent symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding or anemia. The PillCam video capsule is a vitamin-sized pill that patients swallow and it passes naturally with a bowel movement, usually within 24 hours. Patients where a sensor belt and data is recorded from the PillCam.
• Esophageal Manometry is an outpatient test used to identify swallowing problems. It measures the strength and muscle coordination of your esophagus when you swallow. During the manometry test, a tube is passed through the nose, along the back of the throat, down the esophagus, and into the stomach. This test may be given to people who have conditions such as swallowing problems, heartburn or reflux and chest pain.
• Bravo pH Monitoring is a catheter-free method of measuring esophageal pH (acidity) levels in patients who have or are suspected  of having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). pH testing is the gold standard for diagnosing GERD.

Pain Procedures:

We work with Pain Management Specialists to help relieve neck, arm, back and leg pain. Talk to your primary care physician about pain procedures offered at Crestwood or call 256.429.4986 for a list of Pain Management Specialists who are members of the Crestwood Medical Staff.

• Radiofrequency Neurolysis is a technique used for temporarily destroying nerves for pain relief. It is used on a variety of different nerve locations to cause neural ablation or destruction of nerves that have been identified as "pain generating nerves." Radiofrequency Neurolysis destroys the electrical conduction along nerves for 3-18 months.
• Epidural Steroid Injections is a minimally invasive procedure that can help relieve neck, arm, back and leg pain caused by inflamed spinal nerves. ESI may be performed to relieve pain caused by spinal stenosis, spondylolysis, or disc herniation. Epidural steroid injections deliver medications directly (or very near) the source of pain generation.
• Spinal Cord Stimulation is used for management of chronic pain. An electrode is implanted through the skin into the epidural space of the spinal canal under x-ray guidance. Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord causes the pain sensation to be blocked and replaced by a benign vibratory sensation.

To schedule a Special Procedure at Crestwood, consult with your physician, or call 256.429.4986.

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