In a effort to identify the multiple problems that can occur in the gastrointestinal tract, Dr. Borislow may be scheduling tests or performing procedures. Listed below are some helpful website links. We also have information about the various preparations you may have to use to prepare for the tests. This information will be discussed in detail at your office visit. The website is intended to help you further your understanding. Please call the office if you have other questions.

Colonoscopy

Dr. Borislow will discuss the best preparation for each patient at their office visit. He also will be discussing where the colonoscopy will be scheduled based on various health factors, equipment utilization, and insurance requirement.

Colonoscopy Prep

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Prep

Esophagoscopy (EGD or Upper GI endoscopy)

This procedure generally requires no preparation, unless antibiotics are required due to other health concerns. Patients are instructed to have nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours before the test. Information about medications, and the proper facility will be discussed at the office visit.

Bravo PH Test

This test may be ordered to help patients with severe reflux disease. Please visit the Medtronic / BRAVO website for more information about this test. www.medtronic.com/neuro/gerd/whatisBravo.html

PillCam

This test may be ordered for evaluation of the small intestine. Please visit the GIVENS / PillCam website for detailed information about this test. www.givenimaging.com/Cultures/en-US/Given/English/Patients/

Medications

PEG Solution Prep (NULYTELY, COLYTE, or GOLYTELY)

FLEETS Phosposoda Prep

MIRALAX and GATORADE Prep

EXTENDED Prep

Facilities

Clearwater Endoscopy Center

• Information and Medication Sheets (4 pages)

• Information Sheet (1 page)

Morton Plant Hospital

• Checklist (1 page)