Also Known As:
Upper Endoscopy, EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
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Definition:
Looking into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with an endoscope.
Related Terms
• Duodenum
• Esophagus
• Stomach
Upper Endoscopy
The procedure might be used to discover the reason for swallowing
difficulties, nausea, vomiting, reflux, bleeding, indigestion, abdominal pain, or chest pain.
Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure performed by a gastroenterologist, a well-trained subspecialist who uses the endoscope to diagnose and, in some cases, treat problems of the upper digestive system.
Upper GI endoscopy, sometimes called EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy), is a visual examination of the upper intestinal tract using a lighted, flexible fiberoptic or video endoscope.
Upper GI Endoscopy (UH-pur jee-eye en-DAW-skuh-pee)
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