Therapeutic Endoscopy Articles

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding: Common Symptoms & Causes

Gastrointestinal bleeding is any bleeding that results from a medical disorder or severe condition of your digestive tract.¹ The level of the bleeding present can vary and occur in the upper or lower GI tract. As there are various causes of GI bleeding and associated symptoms... Read More

Electrosurgery: What is it, How does it Work, and What are the Benefits?

The term electrosurgery refers to the use of high frequency, alternating electric current to produce heating in tissue. The heating can be used to achieve a desired tissue effect such as cutting, tissue ablation, desiccation, or a combination of effects.¹ Electrosurgical units are commonly used in... Read More

The Complete Guide to a Polypectomy

Polypectomy procedures are used to remove a polyp, which is an abnormal growth of tissue. These procedures are commonly conducted in the colon. In this article, learn more about the different types of polypectomy procedures, techniques, and tools used to remove polyps... Read More

Spray Cryotherapy and Cryosurgery: How Cryotherapy is Being Used in Medical Procedures

With numerous clinical applications – including the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer, and airway diseases – spray cryotherapy is a cutting-edge technology gaining popularity due to its...

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Complete Guide to Foreign Body Management

Foreign bodies take on many different forms. They are typically found in the esophagus, also known as foreign object ingestions (FOI), but can also be found in the stomach and rectum. They range from coins, paperclips, and safety pins to a more common type called, food bolus. Food stuck in the esophagus is more common in adults... Read More