- ColonoscopyColonoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of your large intestine (colon) for abnormalities by inserting a thin flexible tube, as thick as your finger, into your anus and slowly advancing it into the rectum and colon. This instrument, called a colonoscope, has its own lens and light source and it allows your doctor to view images on a video monitor.
- Infectious DiseasesFor the safety of both the donor and recipient, the medical history of the donor is thoroughly examined, along with their current state of health, and recent blood to detect the possibility of active infections. The donor must be free of infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, yeast overgrowth, celiac disease, and other digestive tract issues that could potentially be transmitted to the recipient.
- GastroenterologyThe medical staff at Gastroenterology Group of Rochester is a team of seven board certified gastroenterologists, two physician assistants, nurses, and support staff. Some of the best in our field, each doctors’ education and experience is varied and vast. This is the foundation of our ability to help you heal.
- EndoscopyCapsule Endoscopy allows your doctor to examine the lining of the middle part of your gastrointestinal tract, which includes the three portions of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum). You will swallow a pill sized capsule camera. You might hear your doctor or other medical staff refer to capsule endoscopy as capsule enteroscopy, or wireless capsule endoscopy.
- MRIMost patients consider the test comfortable. The capsule endoscope is about the size of a large pill. After ingesting the capsule and until it is excreted you should not be near an MRI device or schedule an MRI examination.
- Allergies