From: Robert Lanoff, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Miami	Language: English

ERCP with Sphincterotomy. ERCP evaluates the gallbladder, and ducts from the gallbladder, as well as the liver and pancreas. Gallstones can be removed during this procedure, and if there is a stricture in the opening of the gallbladder, a sphincterotomy can be performed to open this. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com

From: Barrett Levesque, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Palo Alto	Language: English

Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, frequent use of antacids, sour taste in the mouth, frequent burping, and cough. Hiatal hernia is a risk factor. Complications of GERD include reflux esophagitis-inflammation of the esophagus, peptic strictures, and Barrett's esophagus- changes in the lining of the esophagus, which is a precancerous condition. Lifestyle modifications can help-weight loss, avoid alcohol and smoking. Medictions- antacids, and proton pump inhibitors treat the symptoms.

From: Andrew Sable, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: South Miami	Language: English

Colonoscopy is a very important screening test for colon cancer. This animated video shows you what to expect when you have your colonoscopy. The endoscope is a long flexible tube which allows doctors to view the colon. Biopsy or removal of a polyp can be done during colonscopy.

From: Joseph Galati, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Houston	Language: English

This is a videoendocsopy clip performed and narrated by Dr. Joe Galati of Liver Specialists of Texas, located in Houston, Texas. This video demonstrates esophageal varicies caused by cirrhosis and portal hypertension, and the endoscopic banding of them. Banding can decrease the risk of bleeding from the esophageal varicies.

From: Brenda Hoffman, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Charleston	Language: English

Dr. Brenda Hoffman, a gastroenterologist, discusses Barrett's esophagus, and the use of the Barrx therapy as treatment. Chronic acid reflux disease can cause changes in the inner lining of the esophagus, which is called Barrett's esophagus. Barrx treatment can burn off the damaged lining and replace it with a healthy lining. MUSC: Medical Univ. of South Carolina

From: Brian Hudes, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Suwanee	Language: English

One of the most common symptoms of acid reflux is heartburn or a burning in the chest. Antacids- such as mylanta or maalox may improve symptoms, but a medicine that lowers the acidity in the stomach is more powerful. H2 blockers-Zantac and pepcid lower the acidity. The proton pump inhibitors- prilosec, protonix and nexium block acid production. Long term acid reflux can lead to Barrett's esophagus, which is a precancerous condition.

From: Brenda Hoffman, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Charleston	Language: English

Dr. Brenda Hoffman, a gastroenterologist, discusses Barretts esophagus. GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, if left untreated, can cause changes in the lower esophagus, called Barrett's esophagus, which is a risk factor for esophageal cancer. Treating the symptoms of GERD with antacids and medicines such as zantac or prilosec will not treat the Barrett's esophagus. MUSC: Medical Univ. of South Carolina.

From: Andrew Sable, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: South Miami	Language: English

What to expect from you flexible sigmoidoscopy. Flexible sigmoidoscopy or flex sig, can look at the lower 1 foot of colon to screen for cancer and to do biopsies of polyps. It can not look at as much colon as a colonoscopy, but it can be a good screening test. Video courtesy of eMedTV.com

From: Brooks Cash, MD	Category: Gastroenterology
City: Bethesda	Language: English

Dr. Brooks Cash, Chief of Gastroenterology at the National Naval Medical Center, discusses the use of antibiotics and probiotics in IBS, irritable bowel syndrome. These can decrease the bloating of IBS. Antibiotics and probiotics are used sparingly as to not develop resistance.