The Purpose And Procedure of an EGD Test

egd  EGD can be used either as a diagnostic test or therapy, such as with esophageal dilation Polyps of the stomach can be removed or destroyed using coagulation An EGD is a diagnostic and treatment procedure during which the doctor uses a thin lighted tube that is guided through your mouth down into your esophagus,

EGD A procedure in which an endoscope is passed through the mouth and down the throat into esophagus, stomach, and duodenum Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, also called an EGD test, is an endoscopic procedure It examines the upper GI tract, including the esophagus,

EGD is used widely for the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal, gastric, and small-bowel disorders When properly performed, it is generally safe and EGD: Upper GI Endoscopy EGD is usually performed to evaluate symptoms of persistent upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or difficulty swallowing It is