Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a tube-like instrument called an endoscope. The endoscope is put into the body to look inside, and perform certain surgical procedures.
Procedures at Altru’s Endoscopy Center will be performed by gastroenterologists or general surgeons and may include:
- Capsule Endoscopies
- Colonoscopy
- Esophageal Manometry
- Impedance/pH Studies
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Upper Endoscopies
Altru's Endoscopy Center is located on the second floor of Altru Professional Center. For more information please, call 701.780.6533.
Treatments & Procedures
Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Brochure
- Colon Polyps
- Procedural Sedation for Adults Booklet
- Learn more about screening colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy Preparations
- Golytley Preparation
- Miralax Preparation
- Colon X-ray/Barium Enema Preparation
- Clenpiq
- Magnesium Citrate Preparation
Lower Gastrointestinal: Additional Information
- Bleeding in the Digestive Tract
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Constipation
- Crohns Disease
- Diarrhea
- Diverticular Disease
- Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Hemorrhoids
- High Fiber Diet
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ulcerative Colitis
Sigmoidoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy (anoscopy, proctoscopy)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Booklet
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy / Procedures
- Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy Booklet
- Esophageal Manometry Testing
- Esophageal Manometry Booklet
- Ambulatory pH Testing Booklet
Upper Gastrointestinal: Additional Information
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD
- Fundoplication Surgery
- Barrett Esophagus
- Hiatal Hernia
- Peptic Ulcer
- Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)
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