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Gastrointestinal Endoscopy publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on endoscopic procedures used in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases. Articles report on outcomes research, prospective studies, and controlled trials of new endoscopic instruments and treatment methods.

GI Endoscopy Procedure, Preparation, Side Effects & Risks
Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure performed on individuals to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first portion of the small bowel). GI endoscopy is used to diagnose and prevent many diseases and conditions such as cancer, GERD, hiatal hernia, duodenitis, and stomach ulcers.

EGD Procedure (Upper Endoscopy): What It Is & What To Expect
During an EGD procedure, a gastrointestinal (GI) doctor (gastroenterologist) uses an instrument called an endoscope to examine the inside of your body. The endoscope is a small, lighted camera on the end of a long, flexible tube.

Endoscopy: Procedure, Types, What To Expect - Cleveland Clinic
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.

Upper endoscopy - Mayo Clinic
An endoscopy can help determine what's causing digestive signs and symptoms, such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing and gastrointestinal bleeding.

5 Conditions Diagnosed With Upper GI Endoscopy
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy uses a flexible scope with a camera to examine your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The procedure helps doctors diagnose conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, esophageal strictures, and gastrointestinal cancers.

North Jersey Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Center
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.