Upper Endoscopy or Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure utilizing flexible fiberoptic instrument allowing to view the inside of the esophagus stomomach and upper parts of intestine.

It is performed to diagnose cause of pain, bleeding or blockage of upper GI system and allows option of removal os small benigh tumors and tissue biopsy. Newer techniques and instrument give physician an ability to alter the width of intestinal tube in case of narrowing due to the scar or reduction of the size of the lumen or stoma as is the case with bariatric surgery.

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