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Our ServicesOutpatient general endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy, EGD, and sigmoidoscopy can be scheduled directly through the GI Procedure Unit (919-966-5563; after hours, messages may be left at 919-966-2319). These are considered "open access" procedures, meaning that they can be scheduled by any referring physician. Services provided by the UNC Motility Unit are also "open access". All other procedures require approval by a UNC faculty member (after completion of a referral form or following a telephone consultation). For questions regarding urgent or complex cases, call the GI Procedures Unit (919-966-5563) and ask to speak to one of the attending physicians in the procedures area. These procedures include but are not limited to: ERCPAll standard ERCP techniques are available. Routine requests may be made by faxing a referral form. (referral forms) For urgent matters, contact the hospital operator at 919-966-4131 and ask to page the Biliary Fellow on call (pager number 123-7045). For telephone consultation, referring physicians may ask the page operator to page the biliary attending on call. For intra-hospital transfers, contact the Transfer center: 1-800-806-1968 Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)All standard techniques are available. These include staging of gastrointestinal cancers, fine needle aspiration biopsy of abdominal or mediastinal masses, evaluation of submucosal gastrointestinal mass lesions, and celiac plexus neurolysis. For routine requests, fax a referral form. (referral forms) For a telephone consultation during business hours, referring physicians may call the GI Procedures Unit at 919-966-5563 and ask to have the EUS physician on duty paged.
Advanced techniques in therapeutic biliary and pancreatic endosocpy are available. These are usually scheduled in association with ERCP and/or EUS. Complex cases are usually seen in clinic prior to the procedure, after a referral request and records are faxed. Examples of these procedures include:
Capsule EndoscopyRequires approval by a UNC faculty member. Fax a request form. Esophageal Procedures
Comprehensive Ablative Therapy for Barrett's Esophagus
Endoscopic management of achalasia: pneumatic dilatation, BoTox injection Stenting of Benign and Malignant Esophageal Strictures Management of complex and difficult esophageal strictures, e.g., radiation-induced strictures Most patients are evaluated in the Center for Esophageal Disease and Study (CEDAS), where the appropriate procedure will be scheduled. Fax a referral form. (referral forms) Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, e.g., difficult colonic or duodenal polyps: fax a referral form. (referral forms) Preprocedural clinic consultation is not usually required. Enteral Stents - e.g., gastroduodenal, colorectal. These are usually performed by the biliary staff. For urgent matters, contact the hospital operator at 919-966-4131 and ask to page the biliary fellow on call (pager number 123-7045). For telephone consultation, referring physicians may ask the page operator to page the biliary attending on call. For intra-hospital transfers, contact the Transfer center: 1-800-806-1968. Manometry and Breath Test ProceduresCall 919-966-5563 to schedule.
Hemorrhoid TherapyInfrared coagulation of hemorrhoids is available at the UNC Endoscopy Canter at Meadowmont. Call 919-843-7200 to schedule an appointment for evaluation. Liver Services
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