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, sometimes called EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy), is a visual examination of the upper intestinal tract using a lighted, flexible fiberoptic or video endoscope.
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Upper GI Endoscopy (UH-pur jee-eye en-DAW-skuh-pee)
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