EGD - Upper GI Endoscopy

egd  Upper GI endoscopy, sometimes called EGD , is a visual examination of the upper intestinal tract using a lighted, flexible EGD A procedure in which an endoscope is passed through the mouth and down the throat into esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

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 If you are preparing for EGD or gastroscopy, then you have to starve for a while You should not eat for 6 to 12 hours before the procedure and even after

If you experience heartburn, stomach pain or other digestive discomfort, your medical provider may recommend you have an EGD performed  ความสำคัญของ EGD และ Colonoscopy EGD และ Colonoscopy เป็นการตรวจ วินิจฉัยโรคด้วยกล้องชนิดส่องผ่านทางเดินอาหาร มีความสำคัญ