New ‘SpyGlass’ Fiber Optic Technology Makes Hard-to-Detect GI Problems Easier to Diagnose
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Each year, almost half a million Americans undergo a procedure called ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), which is performed to diagnose cancer, stones, and other disorders of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. Conventional ERCPs may be inconclusive, and additional tests or even surgery may be necessary to determine the nature of a patient’s problem. Local gastroenterologists are now turning to the new SpyGlass™ Direct Visualization System in many cases because it addresses the limitations of conventional ERCPs.
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Health Night features SpyGlass – New GI Technology
Thursday, March 10, 2011
New technology is transforming the way that gastroenterologists are diagnosing – and in certain cases treating – conditions of the liver, gallbladder, and bile duct. Learn more about this SpyGlass™ technology at Health Night on the Town on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in the Ridge Conference Room of Methodist Medical Center.
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