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Digestive System

What's a Double Barrel Ostomy? (Video)

Watch a short video to learn what a double barrel ostomy is and how it works.

What's a Laparoscopic Appendectomy? (Video)

An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix. Surgeons remove the appendix when it gets blocked and becomes infected. A laparoscopic appendectomy lets surgeons remove the appendix with the help of a tiny video camera called a laparoscope.

What's a Loop Ostomy? (Video)

Watch a short video to learn what a loop ostomy is and how it works.

What's an End Ostomy? (Video)

Watch a short video to learn what an end ostomy is and how it works.

X-Ray Exam: Upper Gastrointestinal Tract (Upper GI)

An upper GI X-ray can help find the cause of swallowing problems, unexplained vomiting, abdominal discomfort, severe indigestion, ulcers, reflux, hiatal hernia, or blockages.