Faculty

Kevin C. Ruff, M.D.

Clinical Studies

Small Intestinal Microbiome During Deep Enteroscopy Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.
The purpose of this study is to characterize the microbial content of the small bowel through endoscopic mucosal sampling during deep enteroscopy, and to identify differences in intestinal microbiome content for patients with different disease states.

Use of Peppermint Oil During Screening Colonoscopy to Improve Visibility Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.
The investigators hypothesize that spraying peppermint oil containing L-menthol onto the colonic mucosa during colonoscopy will relax smooth muscle allowing better colonic visualization.