Endoscopy
Gastroscopy
Alt Names:
Upper G I Endoscopy
Gastroscopy is a procedure performed by a doctor, a well-trained
subspecialist
who uses the endoscope to diagnose and, in some cases, treat
problems of the
upper digestive system.
The endoscope is a long, thin, flexible tube with a tiny video camera and
light
on the end. By adjusting the various controls on the endoscope, the doctor can
safely guide the instrument to carefully examine the inside lining of the
upper
digestive system.
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Upper GI Endoscopy in this interactive presentation.
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