Saturday, February, 11, 2012

EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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Alternative Names

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Upper endoscopy; Gastroscopy


Normal Values

The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum should be smooth and of normal color. There should be no bleeding, growths, ulcers, or inflammation.


What abnormal results mean

An abnormal EGD may be the result of:

  • Celiac disease
  • Esophageal rings
  • Esophageal varices (a sign of end-stage liver disease)
  • Esophagitis
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Lower esophageal ring
  • Inflammation of the stomach and duodenum
  • Mallory-Weiss syndrome (tear in the esophagus)
  • Strictures or narrowing of the esophagus
  • Tumors or cancer in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum (first part of small intestine)
  • Ulcers - gastric (stomach) or duodenal (small intestine)
  • Zenker diverticula (abnormal pouches in the lining of the intestines)

Review Date: 10/15/2009
Reviewed By: Todd Eisner, MD, Private practice specializing in Gastroenterology, Boca Raton, FL, Clinical Instructor, Florida Atlantic University School of Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)