Welcome

THE MELBOURNE GASTROINTESTINAL INVESTIGATION UNIT (MGIU) was established in 1997 with the aims of providing a range of specialised gastrointestinal (GI) investigations and as a conduit for research.

We provide a wide range of diagnostic services; which include Hydrogen & Methane Breath Testing, Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam), pH Monitoring (for acid & non-acid reflux) & Oesophageal Manometry.

MGIU is situated in Suite 35, Cabrini Hospital - Malvern.

TESTS & PROCEDURES

	Hydrogen & Methane Breath Testing
	Capsule Endoscopy "PillCam"
	pH Monitoring
	Impedance Monitoring (for non-acid reflux)
	Bravo Capsule pH Monitoring
	High Resolution Oesophageal Manometry
	Iron Infusion for deficiency
	Venesection for haemochromatosis

CURRENT CLINICAL TRIALS

	Adalimumab (Humira) in patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
	Vedolizumab in patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease (CD)
	Etrolizumab in patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease (CD)