An endoscopy is a procedure done to examine structures inside your body up close. During an endoscopy, a healthcare provider places a long, thin tube (endoscope) inside your body until it reaches the organ or area they need to check. Most endoscopes have a …

2024年7月2日 · An upper endoscopy, also called an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system. This is done with the help of a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube.

2024年1月5日 · Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure that can be used to examine your digestive tract. Using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, your doctor can view pictures of...

2024年11月27日 · During an EGD procedure (upper endoscopy), a digestive tract specialist (gastroenterologist) uses a scope to view the inside of your esophagus, stomach and duodenum (the upper part of your small intestine). Providers use the procedure to diagnose and treat acid reflux, stomach ulcers, celiac disease and other digestive tract problems.

2024年11月20日 · What is an EGD? An EGD is a procedure in which a thin scope with a light and camera at its tip is used to look inside the upper digestive tract -- the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the...

2023年1月6日 · An endoscopy is a diagnostic tool. Find out what it is used for, what happens during an endoscopy, and the various types of procedure available.

2018年10月12日 · Endoscopy allows your doctor to visually examine an organ without having to make a large incision. A screen in the operating room lets the doctor see exactly what the endoscope sees. Endoscopy is...