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amylase and lipase tests |
test for thw levels of amylase and lipase enzymes in the blood. |
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liver function tests (LFTs) |
tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood. |
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ALT & AST |
are enzymes present in many tissues. |
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Alkaline phosphatase |
is another enzyme that may be elevated in patients with liver,bone, and other diseases. |
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serum bilirubin |
levels are elevated in patients with liver disease and jaundice. |
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direct bilirubin test |
measures conjugated bilirubin. |
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indirect bilirubin test |
measures unconjugated bilirubin. |
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stool culture |
test for microorganisms present in feces. |
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stool guaiac test or hemoccult test |
test to detect occult (hidden) blood in feces. |
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lower gastrointestinal series (barium enema) |
x-ray images of the colon and rectum obtained after injection of barium into the rectum. |
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upper gastrointestinal series |
x-ray images of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine obtained after administering barium by mouth. |
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barium swallow |
is a study of the esophagus. |
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cholangiography |
x-ray examination of the biliary system performed after injection of contrast into the bile ducts. |
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percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography |
the contrast medium is injected using a needle placed through the abdominal wall into the liver. |
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) |
contrast medium is administered through an oral catheter (tube) and then passes through the esophagus, stomach, abd duodenum and into bile ducts. |
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computed tomography (CT) |
a series of x-ray images are taken in multiple views (especially cross section). |
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tomography |
produces a series of x-ray pictures showing multiple views of an organ. |
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abdomial ultrasonography |
sound waves beamed into the abdomen produce an iamge of abdomial viscera. |
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endoscopic ultrasonography |
use of an endoscope combined with ultrasound to examine the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. |
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magnetic resonance imaging |
mangntic waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body. |
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HIDA scan |
radioactive imaging procedure that traks the production and flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder to the intestine. |
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gastric bypass or bariatric surgery |
reducing the size of the stomach and diverting food to the jejunum ( gastrojejunostomy). |
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laparoscopy |
visual examination of the abdomen with a laparoscope inserted through small incisions in the abdomen. |
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liver biopsy |
removal of liver for microscopic examination. |
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nasogastric intubation |
insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach. |
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paracentesis |
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen. |
