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Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders
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Introduction to Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders
Medical History and Physical Examination for Digestive Disorders
Medical History
Physical Examination
Psychologic Evaluation
Acid-Related and Reflux-Related Tests
Catheter-Based Monitoring
Wireless Monitoring
Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Digestive Tract
CT Enterography and MR Enterography
CT Colonography
Endoscopy
Preparation
Screening
Biopsy
Treatment
Complications
Impedance Testing
Intubation of the Digestive Tract
Laparoscopy
Manometry
Nuclear Scans of the Digestive Tract
Gastric Emptying Scan
Bleeding Scan
Meckel Scan
Paracentesis
Stool Occult Blood Tests
Guaiac-Based Stool Test
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
Genetic Stool Test (FIT-DNA Test)
Ultrasound Scanning (Ultrasonography) of the Abdomen
Video Capsule Endoscopy
X-Ray Studies of the Digestive Tract
Standard X-Rays
Barium X-Ray Studies of the Digestive Tract
Fluoroscopy
Barium enema