MGA offers numerous in-office services to help you.
Capsule Endoscopy
A technology that uses a swallowed video capsule to take photographs of the inside of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. As the capsule which contains a small camera travels through the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine, it takes photographs rapidly. The photographs are transmitted by the radio transmitter to a small receiver that is worn on the waist of the patient who is undergoing the capsule endoscopy. At the end of the procedure, approximately 24 hours later, the photographs are downloaded from the receiver into a computer, and the images are reviewed by a physician.
Sedation or anesthesia is not necessary for this procedure.
Hemorrhoid Banding
A painless and permanent treatment which is 99% effective in the removal of hemorrhoids. The doctor inserts an instrument with a light and lens, called an anoscope, through the anus, which is held in position by an assistant. The doctor uses a special banding tool to place a small rubber band around the hemorrhoid. The band cuts off the blood supply causing the hemorrhoid to shrink. The band and the hemorrhoid will fall off in about one to two weeks. The procedure takes about one minute to perform with most patients being able to return to work the same day.
Sedation or anesthesia is not necessary for this procedure.
