Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Recovery Time
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible endoscope) which is inserted down the throat.
Alternative Names
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Upper endoscopy; Gastroscopy
How the test is performed
You will be given a sedative and an
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