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Diagnostic Procedures of the Digestive System - Coggle Diagram
Diagnostic Procedures of the Digestive System
Abdominal Computer Tomography (CT)
Radiographic procedure
Showing cross-section tissue structure within abdomen
Abdominal Ultrasound
Noninvasive test
Used to visualize internal organs
Using high frequency sound waves
Cholangiography
Radiographic examination
Bile ducts with use of contrast medium
Identify obstructions in the liver
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Endoscopic procedure
Direct visualization of upper GI tract
This include:
Stomach
Upper duodenum
Esophagus
Stool Samples
Feces examined for content & characteristics
Endoscopic Procedures
Anoscopy
Visual examination of anal canal / lower rectum
Capsule Endoscopy
Use tiny video camera swallowed by patient
Camera transmits images of small intestine
Transmitted to data recorder worn by patient
Screening for Colorectal Carcinoma
Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopic examination
Test of the Interior:
Rectum
Sigmoid colon
Descending colon
Hemoccult Test
Laboratory test for hidden blood in stool
Test kit use at home
Will be evaluated at laboratory
Virtual Colonoscopy
Small flexible tube
Inserted into the rectum
MRI and CT machine produced 2D or 3D images of colon
Cologuard
Noninvasive collect at home stool test
Use DNA testing
It screening hidden blood to determine potential colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy
Direct visual examination of inner surface
Visual of the entire colon from rectum to cecum
Upper GI Series & Lower GI Series
Barium enema for lower GI
Radiographic studies to examine digestive system
Barium swallow for upper GI
Require contrast medium
Enema
Used in treat severe constipation
Placement of solution into rectum/colon
To empty the lower intestine