an anal ultrasound is an examination using high-frequency sound waves to create images of tissue layers beneath the surface of the anal canal, and is used to map out anal fistulas before surgery, and to look for lesions, tears, or scarring in the sphincter muscles.

Bile duct stones are gallstones in the bile duct. Treatment typically involves endoscopic surgery to remove the stones.

Biliary disease refers to diseases affecting the bile ducts, gallbladder and other structures involved in the production and transportation of bile.

Bowel Motility disorders are abnormal muscle and nerve contractions that cause spasms or lack of motion in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that uses a tiny wireless camera to take pictures of your digestive tract. As the capsule travels through your digestive tract, the camera takes pictures that are transmitted to a recorder you wear on a belt around your waist.

A colonoscopy is an endoscopic exam the uses a long, flexible tube to look for changes in the large intestine or rectum, such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer.

Computed tomography (CT scan) is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce images of the inside of the body. It shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs and blood vessels.

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. While there is cure, treatment options include medication to slow the disease or surgery.

Endoscopic Tumor Removal / Bypass is a minimally invasive procedure to remove benign or cancerous tumors from the gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope, a flexible, tube-like instrument.

Endoscopic ultrasound is a procedure in which endoscopy is combined with ultrasound to obtain images of the internal organs in the chest, abdomen and colon.

Enteroscopy is the procedure of using an endoscope for the direct visualization of the small bowel.

24-hour pH monitoring is a test to assess whether acid is coming back into the esophagus from the stomach causing pain, nausea, heartburn, and chest pain. This test involves placing a narrow flexible tube through the nose into the esophagus.

Esophageal Varices Banding / Sclerotherapy typically involves the use of endoscopic therapy to place bands or a chemical called a sclerosant to stop the bleeding.

FibroScan is a specialized ultrasound machine for your liver. It measures fibrosis (scarring) and steatosis (fatty change) in your liver.

A flexible sigmoidoscopy uses a scope to view the inside of the lower (sigmoid) colon and rectum.

Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the mouth to the anus. There are two types: functional and structural.

Motility disorders affect how the muscles and nerves in the gastrointestinal tract move food from the esophagus to the stomach and intestines. Motility testing helps doctors figure out if a person has a motility disorder, and if so what are the next steps for treatment.

Gastrointestinal (GI) Radiology is imaging of disorders of the digestive tract using a new of methods, including X-RAY, CT, Ultrasound and MRI.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your digestive tract.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. Typical treatment options include managing diet, lifestyle, and stress or in more severe cases, medication.

Any condition that damages the liver and prevents it from functioning well.

Pancreatitis is the redness and swelling (inflammation) of the pancreas. This happens when digestive juices or enzymes attack the pancreas.

Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. Treatment options typically include the use of medications.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that involves light-sensitive medicine and a light source to destroy abnormal cells.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is a technique that combines the use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat certain problems of the biliary or pancreatic ductal systems.

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which abnormal reactions of the immune system cause inflammation and ulcers on the inner lining of your large intestine. Treatment options typically includes medications and surgery.

An upper GI endoscopy or EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract.

Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions in which the stomach lining is inflamed. Causes include infection, injury, regular use of pain pills called NSAIDs, and too much alcohol.