Tests and Procedures

Overview The extractable nuclear antigen (ENA) panel is a blood test that helps immunologists detect autoimmune disorders. This test searches for specific autoantibodies in the blood….

Overview A barium enema, also known as a lower gastrointestinal (GI) series, is a medical imaging test that uses X-rays to assess the large intestine. In…

Overview A pancreas transplant replaces a person’s damaged pancreas with a healthy pancreas from a deceased donor. The pancreas sits behind the stomach and helps control…

Overview Neobladder reconstruction, also called orthotopic neobladder reconstruction, is a type of bladder reconstruction often used after removal of the original bladder. Surgeons take a section…

Overview Chemotherapy is a common approach in treating breast cancer. It uses special medicines to target and destroy cancer cells that grow in the breast. Doctors…

Overview Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) combines endoscopy and ultrasound to provide clear images of the digestive tract and nearby organs. During the procedure, a healthcare provider inserts…

Overview A living-donor liver transplant is a surgical procedure where a healthy individual donates a portion of their liver to someone with serious liver disease. Surgeons…

Overview Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also called radiofrequency neurotomy, is a treatment that uses heat from radio waves to affect certain nerves. This technique helps block the…

Overview Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), also known as stereotactic radiation, is a type of advanced radiation therapy. This method uses several focused beams of radiation to target…

Overview Dermabrasion is a technique often used for skin resurfacing. A device gently scrapes away the top layer of the skin, allowing new skin to form….