Gastroenterology procedures, page 1 of 4
20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Abdominal CT to Colostomy. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Abdominal CT
About this service. The use of computed tomography to produce images of structures of the abdomen.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- abdomen CAT scan
- abdomen computed tomography
- abdomen computerized axial tomography
- abdomen CT examination
- CAT scan of abdomen
- CT of abdomen
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010311 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › computed tomography procedure › CT by site.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Abdominal examination
abdominal examination: A systemic evaluation of the abdomen using visual inspection, palpation, and percussion. The purpose is to determine the presence or absence of physical signs of disease or abnormality for an individual's health assessment.
As a diagnostic service, abdominal examination helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- abdomen exam
- examination of abdomen
- examination of the abdomen
- physical examination of abdomen
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000792 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › examination by clinical professional › physical examination › whole body examination.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to diagnose
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before abdominal examination.
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Abdominal paracentesis
A procedure where fluid is removed from the abdomen using a needle. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers abdominal paracentesis through Gastroenterology.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035040 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › paracentesis.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before abdominal paracentesis.
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Abdominal radiographic procedure
Use of an imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of abdomen. Our Gastroenterology team performs abdominal radiographic procedure and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- abdomen radiogram procedure
- abdomen X-ray procedure
- abdominal radiography
- abdominal X-ray procedure
- radiograph of abdomen
- radiography of abdomen
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010351 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › radiograph imaging procedure.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before abdominal radiographic procedure.
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Abdominal ultrasonography
About this service. A method of ultrasound imaging in which the ultrasound probe is pressed against the skin of the abdomen in order to create an image of the abdominal organs.
As a diagnostic service, abdominal ultrasonography helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- abdomen diagnostic sonography
- abdomen medical ultrasound
- abdomen sonography
- abdomen ultrasound examination
- abdomen ultrasound imaging procedure
- abdomen ultrasound procedure
- abdominal sonography
- abdominal ultrasound
- diagnostic abdominal ultrasound
- diagnostic transabdominal ultrasound
- medical transabdominal ultrasound
- sonography of abdomen
- transabdominal sonography
- transabdominal ultrasound
- TUS
- ultrasonography of abdomen
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010200 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Albumin test for liver function
The determination of the amount of albumin (human) present in the sample in order to assess the liver's function. Our Gastroenterology team performs albumin test for liver function and explains each step beforehand.
As a diagnostic service, albumin test for liver function helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- albumin test for liver function assessment
- liver function albumin test
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000874 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical chemistry assessment › digestive system testing › liver function testing.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to diagnose
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Alkaline phosphatase measurement for liver function
About this service. The determination of the amount of alkaline phosphatase present in the sample for assessment of liver function.
As a diagnostic service, alkaline phosphatase measurement for liver function helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- alkaline phosphatase measurement for liver function assessment
- liver function alk phos test
- liver function alkaline phosphatase measurement
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000876 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical chemistry assessment › digestive system testing › liver function testing.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before alkaline phosphatase measurement for liver function.
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Anal biopsy
Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from anus for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease. This page describes anal biopsy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000332 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Appendectomy
About this service. The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of vermiform appendix.
As a treatment, appendectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- appendicectomy
- appendix removal
- removal of appendix
- vermiform appendix surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001032 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before appendectomy.
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Bile specimen collection
Collecting of bile for clinical use. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers bile specimen collection through Gastroenterology.
As a diagnostic service, bile specimen collection helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- bile collection
- collection of bile specimen
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000820 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical biospecimen collection › bodily fluid specimen collection.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to diagnose
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Biopsy of intestine
biopsy of intestine: Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from intestine for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease.
As a diagnostic service, biopsy of intestine helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000369 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before biopsy of intestine.
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Biopsy of pancreas
Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from pancreas for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease. Our Gastroenterology team performs biopsy of pancreas and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000392 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to diagnose
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Biopsy of stomach
Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from stomach for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease. Our Gastroenterology team performs biopsy of stomach and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000406 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to diagnose
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Bladder diverticulectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of Bladder diverticulum. This page describes bladder diverticulectomy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, bladder diverticulectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- Bladder diverticulum surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001096 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before bladder diverticulectomy.
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Calcium assessment for liver function
calcium assessment for liver function: A quantitative measurement of the amount of calcium present in a sample, usually serum or urine for the assessment of liver function.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- calcium test for liver function assessement
- liver function calcium test
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000877 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical chemistry assessment › calcium assessment.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to diagnose
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Cholecystectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of gallbladder. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers cholecystectomy through Gastroenterology.
As a treatment, cholecystectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- gallbladder surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001039 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Chromoendoscopy
Endoscopy that employs the use of tissue stains to increase tissue contrast, and enhance the ability to identify various tissue dysplasia and other abnormalities. This page describes chromoendoscopy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a diagnostic service, chromoendoscopy helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000134 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › endoscopic procedure › specific technique endoscopy.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to diagnose
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before chromoendoscopy.
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Colectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of colon. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers colectomy through Gastroenterology.
As a treatment, colectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001042 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Used to treat
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Colony stimulating factor agent therapy
Glycoprotein growth factors produced by monocytes, macrophages, or activated lymphocytes that stimulate the proliferation of bone marrow cells and differentiation of stem cells into colonies of granulocytes, monocytes, or macrophages. These substances act in either paracrine or autocrine fashion on marrow cells, appear to act synergistically in complex and poorly understood ways. Each appears to exert actions on several lines of progenitor cells and to influence end cell function. Treatment with colony-stimulating factors (CSF) can help the blood-forming tissue recover from the effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. These factors include interleukin-3 (IL-3), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). Our Gastroenterology team performs colony stimulating factor agent therapy and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, colony stimulating factor agent therapy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- CSF agent therapy
- recombinant colony stimulating factor drug therapy
- recombinant colony-stimulating factor treatment
- recombinant hematopoietic colony-stimulating factor drug treatment
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000440 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › biologic therapy.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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Colostomy
About this service. The surgical formation of an external opening from the colon through the abdominal wall.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001342 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › ostomy surgical procedure.
Specialty: Gastroenterology
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