An upper GI endoscopy – or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGI) or esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) – is the examination of the interior lining of the esophagus, stomach and beginning of the small intestine. It is performed with an endoscope – a thin, flexible tube – inserted through the mouth and moved into the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine (duodenum).
Advice
- Rating
- 1.3
- Pain
- Inconvenience
Talk to your doctor before the procedure about the level of sedation you would like.