Gastroenteritis often happens when you get an infection in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Bacteria and viruses can cause food poisoning and stomach flu infections. ACG Case Reports Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access online journal publishing gastroenterology and hepatology case reports. The journal is edited by a team of GI fellows. Some of the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by Dr. Boisen and Dr. McClendon include colon cancer screening, upper GI endoscopy, video capsule endoscopy, and colonoscopy. Gastrointestinal diseases are health conditions that affect your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your GI tract is the path food takes through your digestive system — from your mouth to your rectum. Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases affect the digestive system and cause symptoms like heartburn and diarrhea. Both Doctors Boisen and McClendon perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including colon cancer screening, colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), upper GI endoscopy (EGD), and video capsule endoscopy and the Alaska Digestive Center, Providence Alaska Medical Center, and Alaska Regional Hospital. Pioneer GI Clinic specializes in digestive disease and gut health. We offer colonoscopy, endoscopy, and other services Explore the world of gastrointestinal (GI) health and disease with ACG. Access valuable resources and information on a wide range of GI and hepatic conditions. The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract, sometimes referred to as the GI tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine as well as the accessory organs of digestion which include the pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. [2][3] Alaska Digestive Center is a safe, comfortable and efficient environment for your GI endoscopy procedures in Anchorage, Alaska. Call us today at 907-563-1750.