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English · JMdictmedicineupper gastrointestinal endoscope;EGD scope
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English · JMdictmedicineesophagogastroduodenoscopy;oesophagogastroduodenoscopy;upper GI endoscopy
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, also called by , is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure since it does not require an incision into one of the major body cavities and does not require any significant recovery after the procedure (unless sedation or anesthesia has been used). However, a sore throat is common.
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