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During an upper endoscopy, a digestive tract specialist (gastroenterologist) uses a scope to view the inside of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (upper part of the small intestine). Doctors use the procedure to diagnose and treat acid reflux, stomach ulcers, celiac disease, gastrointestinal disorders and other digestive tract problems.
2 lip 2024 · 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.
12 lip 2023 · 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 light and special camera at the end.
15 sie 2023 · The instrument used—called an endoscope—is a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera, light, and sometimes a surgical tool attached to it. The camera transmits back a picture onto a screen in the exam room, giving your healthcare provider a first-hand look at what’s going on inside the body.
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...
6 sty 2023 · Endoscopy is the insertion of a long, thin tube directly into the body to observe an internal organ — such as the gastrointestinal tract — in detail. Doctors can also use it in imaging,...
3 lip 2024 · An endoscope is a thin, flexible telescope. It is about as thick as a little finger. The endoscope is passed through the mouth, down the food pipe into the oesophagus and down towards the stomach and duodenum. The tip of the endoscope contains a light and a tiny video camera so the operator can see inside the gut.
