Procedure Information

• 24 hour pH Monitoring
  A catheter is placed through the nose into the stomach to measure stomach acidity in the esophagus for the next 24 hours. Plan to return the following day for the removal of the catheter. During the monitoring, you will keep a diary of any symptoms you experience and record exact times of your activity.
  
  
• Capsule Endoscopy
  An examination of the lining of the middle part of the gastrointestinal tract using a pill-size video and will view the images on a video monitor. The capsule endoscope is swallowed and passes naturally through your digestive tract while transmitting video images to a data recorder worn on your belt for approximately eight hours.
  
  
• Colonoscopy  
  An examination of the lining of the large intestine with a scope. Medications will be given intravenously to help minimize your discomfort and to help you relax.
  
  
• ERCP Biliary Study
  An examination of the biliary drainage system under fluroscopy. Medication will be given intravenously to minimize your discomfort and help you relax. Additional recovery time may be needed after the procedure.
  
  
• Endoscopic Ultrasound
  Utilizes a special scope to visualize below the top layer of the colon, esophagus, and/or stomach lining. Medication will be given intravenously to minimize your discomfort and help you relax.
  
  
• Esophageal Manometry
  A catheter is placed through the nose into the stomach. We measure the different pressures at different points in your esophagus.
  
  
• Flex Sigmoidoscopy
  An examination of the lower left side of your large intestine with a scope. No sedation is given for this procedure.
  
  
• Small Bowel Manometry
  This procedure will determine the effectiveness of muscle movement in the small bowel.  It takes place in two parts. 
  
  
• Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)
  An examination of the esophagus, stomach and the first part of the duodenum with a scope. Medication will be given intravenously to minimize your discomfort and help you relax.

Preparation Instructions

Pre procedure preparation is important in a successful endoscopic procedure.  You will receive written instructions on how to prepare for the procedure. Listed below are the procedure preparations that you can download if you lost the instructions. 

Please note there are four (4) different preparations for colonoscopy. 

Please call 725-3374 for the appropriate pre procedure instructions for you.   

Please check with your referring physician if insurance authorization for the procedure has been obtained.  A copy may be faxed to 650-723-8305.  Ultimately it is the patient’s responsibility to ensure that authorization has been obtained. 

Preparation Documents

• 48 Hour Bravo pH Monitoring
  
  
• Colonoscopy
  • Colonoscopy Prep 1G
  • Colonoscopy Prep 2G
  • Colonoscopy Prep 2CG
  • Colonoscopy Prep 2F
    
    
• Double Balloon Enteroscopy
  • Oral Approach 
  • Rectal Approach 
  • Fleets Phospho-Soda 1 Day Prep Instruction 
    
    
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangion-Pancreatogram (ERCP)
  
  
• Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
  
  
• Esophageal Manometry 
  
  
• Anorectal Manometry
  
  
• 24 hour ph Monitoring    
  
  
• Small Bowel Manometry