General
Synonym/Acronym:
Esophagoscopy, gastroscopy, upper GI endoscopy, EGD.
Common Use:
To visualize and assess the esophagus, stomach, and upper portion of the duodenum to assist in diagnosis of bleeding, ulcers, inflammation, tumor, and cancer.
Area Of Application:
Esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum.
Contrast:
Done without contrast.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy has been found in Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
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