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Welcome to Shore Health System's Digestive Health Services
Shore health System's Digestive Health Services provides the latest medical and surgical treatment options, as well as innovative screening and diagnostic technologies. Digestive Health Services includes the Digestive Health Center in Easton and the Dorchester General Hospital Endoscopy Suite. The staff consists of a board certified Medical Director, gastroenterologist, general surgeons, registered nurses and trained technical staff.
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Colon cancer can occur in persons of any age, but it is most common in those over the age of fifty. If the cancer is detected early, more than 90% of patients survive five years or more. Know your risk and get screened!
Endoscopic Procedures
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD) is used for the detection and early treatment of esophageal, stomach, and small intestinal disorders.
- Colonoscopy is used for the detection and early treatment of polyps, diverticulosis, and colon cancer.
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) involves the visualization of the pancreatic and biliary ducts and offers the ability to remove gall stones from the common bile duct and treat strictures without surgery.
Non-Endoscopic Procedures
- Breath Hydrogen Test for the detection of milk sugar intolerance.
- Esophageal Motility and/or 24-Hour pH Monitor Test to enable the diagnoses and treatment of complaints of chest pain, acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, and/or food sticking.
Dorchester General Hospital
A Member of Shore Health System offers digestive health services at their Gastrointestinal (GI) Clinic. A Board Certified Gastroenterologist and a team of certified nurses and technicians provide services.
Endoscopic Procedures
- Upper Endoscopy (EGD) is used for the detection and early treatment of esophageal, stomach, and small intestinal disorders.
- Colonoscopy is used for the detection and early treatment of polyps, diverticulosis, and colon cancer.
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) involves the visualization of the pancreatic and biliary ducts and offers the ability to remove gall stones from the common bile duct and treat strictures without surgery.
Non-Endoscopic Procedures
- Breath Hydrogen Test for the detection of milk sugar intolerance.
- Esophageal Motility and/or 24-Hour pH Monitor Test to enable the diagnoses and treatment of complaints of chest pain, acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, and/or food sticking.
- IV Remicade Therapy for Chrohn's Disease
To Our Patients:
Please Read These Important Instructions About Digestive Health Services
You will be given instructions by the physician who will perform the procedure. Read these instructions several days before your scheduled procedure. Following these instructions accurately will ensure you a thorough examination on the day you are scheduled.
- If your procedure requires sedation (your physician will inform you of this), please arrange for someone to drive you home. If you do not have a driver your physician will be unable to perform the procedure on the date scheduled.
See more information on screening procedures in our Health Library >>
