COVID-19 Updates: Keeping You Safe + Updated Visitor Policy
Middlesex Health is taking careful steps to begin allowing visitors for some of our patients. // CURRENT VISITOR POLICY
Middlesex Health is open and providing patient care, in person and through Virtual Visits. We have also resumed performing elective procedures.
See how we're going above and beyond to keep you safe. // HERE FOR YOU
All surgical patients will be tested for COVID-19 prior to their procedure. // LEARN MORE
We are asking that all patients who come to our facilities for an appointment wear a face mask. // MAKE A MASK AT HOME
We will continue to provide up-to-date information about COVID-19 and how it is impacting Middlesex Health, as well as resources to help you stay safe. // ALL COVID-19 INFORMATION
Endoscopic mucosal resection, or EMR, uses a specially designed endoscope or colonoscope to remove suspect tissue or polyps from your esophagus or colon. The tissue or polyp is first injected with a solution that raises a blister, allowing your doctor to remove the tissue without damaging the rest of the esophagus or colon. The solution also helps decrease bleeding.
Suction is then used to further lift the growth up and away from surrounding tissue. A thin wire loop is slipped over the tissue, and an electric current is passed through the wire. This cuts the growth and helps to seal the wound. Once the growth is free, it's scooped up in a small wire basket and removed from the digestive tract for analysis in the lab.
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