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Sigmoidoscopy is a procedure where a doctor into the rectum and sigmoid colon, using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope. At Saint Gabriel Hospital this procedure is done by our trained Internist/gastroenterologist. What is a sigmoidoscopy? The sigmoid colon is the final portion of the bowel that is joined to the rectum. A sigmoidoscope is a… Read more »

Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your larynx and vocal cords with a scope (laryngoscope). There are two types of laryngoscopy, and each uses different equipment. Indirect laryngoscopy Indirect laryngoscopy is done in a doctor’s office using a small hand mirror held at the back of… Laryngoscopy ENT Services : Saint Gabriel Hospital has an ENT specialist on staff that see’s patients Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00 pm. “>Read more »

Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used to examine a person’s digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, your doctor can view pictures of your digestive tract on a color TV monitor. At Saint Gabriel Our Senior Internist/ Gastroenterologist performs this procedure. He is available Monday to… Read more »

Cystoscopy is a procedure to see the inside of the bladder and urethra using a telescope. This procedure is done by a urologist. Saint Gabriel has 2 highly experienced urologists on staff and their schedule is as follows: Dr. Samodi (Hungarian trained Urologist): Tuesday at 5pm, Thursday at 6pm and Saturday at 9 am Dr…. Read more »

CT is a computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create pictures of cross-sections of the body. How the Test is Performed You will be asked to lie on a narrow table that slides into the center of the CT scanner. Once you are inside the scanner, the machine’s x-ray… CT scan Saint Gabriel Hospital’s diagnostic unit is equipped with a brand new German technology 16 slide CT Scan Machine.“>Read more »

What is colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a procedure that enables an examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to evaluate the inside of the colon (large intestine or large bowel). The colonoscope is a four foot long, flexible tube about the thickness of a finger with a camera and a source of light at its tip. The tip of… Read more »