Services Provided

 

EMEC is a state-of-art facility which offers screening, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.  Our physicians are able to visualize the gastrointestinal or urinary tracts in order to detect abnormalities such as ulcers, hiatal hernias, esophageal strictures, colon cancer stomach cancer, or bladder cancer.

 

Diagnostic Services

Colonoscopy (large intestine)

By inserting a lighted scope into the rectum the physicians can examine the entire large intestine.  This procedure is performed to diagnose the cause of symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, anemia, or rectal bleeding.  This is also used as a screening procedure to detect colon polyps or cancer in patients who are at higher risk. 

 

EGD (upper digestive tract) 

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is the examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.  By passing a lighted scope down the throat and into the stomach, the physician can visualize the lining.  This gives the physician the ability to diagnose the causes of indigestion, difficulty swallowing, upper abdominal pain or anemia. 

 

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy 

The physician will insert a short, flexible, lighted tube into your rectum and slowly guide it into your colon. The tube is called a sigmoidoscope (sig-MOY-duh-skope). The scope transmits an image of the inside of the rectum and colon, so the physician can carefully examine the lining of these organs. 

 

Esophageal Dilation 

By Passing a tapered dilator down the throat and through the esophagus, the physician can stretch the esophagus.  This procedure is performed for patients who have difficulty swallowing as a result of a hiatal hernia or scar tissue from reflux. 

 

Polypectomy 

Removal of a polyp (abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane) through colonoscopy. 

 

Biopsy 

Removal of cells or tissues for examination. The tissue is generally examined under a microscope by a pathologist, and can also be analyzed chemically. 

 

Cystoscopy (lower urinary tract) 

By inserting a lighted scope into the bladder, the physician can examine the lining of the bladder.  This procedure is performed to diagnose the causes of symptoms such as frequent urinary tract infection, blood in the urine, or difficulty urinating. 

 

IV Sedation 

For most of the above procedures, the patient is heavily sedated in order to prevent discomfort.  This sedation is administered under the direct supervision of the physician while the patient is monitored. 

 

Dilation of Strictures