What is a Upper GI Endoscopy?
(also known as Upper Endoscopy or EGD)
An Upper Endoscopy is a procedure that uses a small, flexible tube with a light and a camera on the end to look into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). It can also be used to take tissue from the body for testing or to take color photographs of the inside of the body. It is the procedure used to evaluate for ulcers, causes of upper abdominal pain, or problems with swallowing.
