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Visual examination of the upper GI tract ( oesophagus, stomach and duodenum) is called endoscopy. It is carried out with a throat spray and sometimes under mild sedation.
To be more exact it is called gastroscopy - for stomach visualization, and gastroduodenoscopy - for stomach and duodenum (the next part of the gastrointestinal system) visualization.
Endoscopy is the general term for any technique that uses a camera inside a cavity.
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What is an upper GI exam?
a fluoroscopic examination (a type of x-ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine (duodenum).
What is the purpose of esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
EGD is performed to evaluate or treat symptoms relating to the upper gastrointestinal tract, such as: upper abdominal or chest pain, nausea or vomiting, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), bleeding from the upper intestinal tract, anemia.
How long is the upper gastrointestinal tract?
The upper gastrointestinal tract is approximately 20 feet long and comprises the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It is responsible for digestion and the initial breakdown of food.
Is the removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomasis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum?
gastroduodenostomy
What are all the sphincters present along the GI tract?
some examples of the sphincter muscle are, the anus (not even joking, if we didn't have one there, we would poop our pants without controlling it lol), the intestines, stomach, bile duct, and uterus.
What are the 3 parts of the upper GI?
The mouth, stomach, Pharynx and Esophagus
What is the medical process of visually examining the stomach?
Upper GI endoscopy is visual examination of the esophagus and stomach.It is called - GastroscopyThe medical term meaning visual examination of the esophagus and stomach is a Gastroscopy. During this procedure, a thin and flexible fibre optic tube with a camera on the end is passed through the mouth, down the oesophagus and into the stomach. The images from the camera are shown on a monitor which the doctor can see throughout the procedure.
What Endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract?
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It is commonly used to diagnose and treat conditions such as ulcers, inflammation, and cancer in the upper digestive system.
What is esophagogastrectomy?
the surgical removal of the lower esophagus and the upper part of the stomach that connects to the esophagus, performed when cancer has been found in both organs
Where do ulcers grow?
Peptic ulcers are ulcers that form in the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.
How is a gastroduodenostomy performed?
After removing a piece of the stomach, the surgeon reattaches the remainder to the rest of the bowel. The Billroth I gastroduodenostomy specifically joins the upper stomach back to the duodenum
How do you divide the word esophagogastroduodenoscopy into its component word parts?
This question is not entirely clear, but one answer is esophago/gastro/duodeno/scopy, meaning visual examination ("scopy") of the esophagus, stomach ("gastro"), and upper small intestine ("duodeno").
