Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a process that allows physicians to better examine the body's passageways, including the esophagus, stomach, colon, etc. Through a piece of equipment known as an endoscope, the doctor can directly look at specific areas to better evaluate and detect problems.

Saint Joseph Health performs a variety of standard procedures, and many advanced procedures on a daily basis, including stent placements, cryotherapy, Bravo pH studies, fine needle aspiration (FNA), percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement, direct J-tube placement, manometry with impedence, capsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic bronchial ultrasound, and Halo treatment.