Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Specialized Treatments & Special Programs

Specialized Treatments

Cryotherapy treatment (CryoSpray ablation) for cancerous and precancerous conditions of the esophagus
Management of Barrett's esophagus
Capsule endoscopy
Therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: stone removal, stenting, cyst drainage
Laser therapy of malignancy
Pneumatic dilation and botulinum toxin injection for achalasia
Expandable stents for carcinoma
Photodynamic therapy
Immunosuppressive therapy of IBD
Novel antiviral therapies for chronic hepatitis B and C
Treatment of Helicobacter pylori
Endoscopic ultrasound
Management of occult gastrointestinal bleeding

Special Programs

Comprehensive management of inflammatory bowel disease
Comprehensive management of chronic liver disease and chronic hepatitis, including viral hepatitis
Comprehensive management of obstructive jaundice
Evaluation of non-cardiac chest pain
Comprehensive management of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Liver transplantation

This page was last updated on: March 7, 2008.

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