EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
(EGD AT ROWLETT) is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and
first part of the small intestine.
How the Test is performed
EGD AT ROWLETT is done in a hospital or medical center. The
procedure uses an endoscope. This is a flexible tube with a light and camera at
the end.
The
procedure is done as follows:
- During the procedure, your breathing, heart
rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level are checked. Wires are attached to
certain areas of your body and then to machines that monitor these vital signs.
- You receive medicine into a vein to help
you relax. You should feel no pain and not remember the procedure.
- A local anesthetic may be sprayed into your
mouth to prevent you from coughing or gagging when the scope is inserted.
- A mouth guard is used to protect your teeth
and the scope. Dentures must be removed before the procedure begins.
- You then lie on your left side.
- The scope is inserted through the esophagus
(food pipe) to the stomach and duodenum. The duodenum is the first part of the small
intestine.
- Air is put through the scope to make it
easier for the doctor to see.
- The lining of the esophagus, stomach, and
upper duodenum is examined. Biopsies can be
taken through the scope. Biopsies are tissue samples that are looked at under
the microscope.
- Different treatments may be done, such as stretching or widening a narrowed area of the esophagus.
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