Upper Gastrointestinal EndoscopyAn upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a way for your doctor to look at
the inside lining of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small
intestine (called the duodenum). The doctor uses a thin, flexible viewing
instrument called an endoscope. With the endoscope, your doctor can check to
see if you have any ulcers, inflammation, tumors, infection, or
bleeding. This test is also known as an esophagogastroduodenoscopy,
or EGD. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology Current as of:
May 5, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology |
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