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The Endoscopy Unit of Penn State Gastroenterology performs diagnostic and
therapeutic studies which include motility studies in addition to endoscopic
studies.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is the examination of the digestive tract with a
flexible, lighted instrument called a "scope". This enables the physicians to
directly visualize the esophagus, stomach, portions of the small intestine, and
the colon. In this way, your physician can more accurately diagnose and treat
diseases of the digestive system. Also, through these "scopes" a physician can
take biopsies, dilate narrowed areas called strictures, and remove polyps which
are growths in the digestive tract. Some of the more common conditions that can
be diagnosed and treated are gastro-esophageal reflux, ulcers, Crohn's disease,
ulcerative colitis and gallbladder disease.
All procedures are performed by the physicians or trained personnel in the
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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