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Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) is a non-contact, endoscopic, monopolar electrosurgical technique used primarily to treat gastrointestinal bleeding and superficial lesions by delivering high-frequency energy via ionized argon gas.
- No food for 6–8 hours before procedure
- No water for at least 2–4 hours before
- Tell doctor if patient has (Heart disease Lung disease Pacemaker/defibrillator Bleeding disorder)
- Patient must inform doctor if taking: Blood thinners (warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban)
CLO TEST
The CLO test (Campylobacter-Like Organism test), also known as a rapid urease test (RUT), is an endoscopic diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria in the stomach lining.
- No fasting needed
- Take regular medicines as usual
- Wear comfortable, loose clothing (you’ll change into a gown)
- No special restrictions
ENDOSCOPY BAND
Endoscopic Band Ligation (EBL), or endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL), is a minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to place tiny rubber bands around enlarged veins (varices) in the esophagus or stomach
- Patients must fast for 6–8 hours
- The doctor inserts an endoscope equipped with a banding device through the mouth.
- 4 to 6 bands are typically placed in one session.
- Patients are monitored in recovery for about 2 hours