An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a procedure that helps diagnose and treat conditions of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. During the EGD procedure, a doctor passes an endoscope, a camera ...

Endoscopy can be used along with other tests to confirm a diagnosis of cirrhosis and help a doctor decide what treatments might be best. An endoscopy is done by inserting a thin, lighted tube with a ...

If you or a loved one is suffering from gastrointestinal issues, your doctor may recommend an EndoFLIP procedure. This diagnostic tool offers accurate measurements of the area and pressure within ...

It depends on the reason that the upper endoscopy is being performed. If the upper endoscopy is being performed to screen for Barrett's esophagus, then it is recommended that the patient remain on a ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- When your doctor says he needs to look inside your esophagus and stomach, that usually means deep sedation and a scope down your throat. Now, a new less-daunting option for ...

Proteomics International has launched PromarkerEso at the ISDE World Congress in Brisbane (18–20 September). PromarkerEso is ...

The volume of endoscopic procedures performed at the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) continues to increase. These procedures range from screening colonoscopies to upper GI endoscopies. Improving the ...

The esophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the tissue in your lower esophagus becomes damaged. It starts to resemble the tissue in ...

Enlarged blood vessels around your esophagus are called varices. If they rupture, it may be fatal. Variceal banding is a procedure that prevents and treats these ruptures. Advanced liver conditions, ...