what is the difference between upper endoscopy and egd?
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Upper endoscopy, also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), is a procedure used to examine the lining of the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, and upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). The doctor may perform this procedure to diagnose and treat when possible certain disorders of the upper GI tract.
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The difference between the two has to do with the type of scope used, either a flexible or rigid tube. Rigid sigmoidoscopy is now rarely used because of the improved technology of flexible sigmoidoscopy. Some doctors may still use the rigid sigmoidoscopy as a quick way to gain basic diagnostic information.
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High grade dysplasia (HGD) refers to precancerous changes in the cells of the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be complicated by Barrett's esophagus (BE), a change in the normal esophageal cells to intestinal-like cells. BE cells can become abnormal or dysplastic.
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Conclusions: Esomeprazole (40 mg) is more effective than lansoprazole (30 mg) in healing erosive esophagitis and resolving heartburn. Healing rates are consistently high with esomeprazole, irrespective of baseline disease severity.
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ERCP is an uncomfortable procedure requiring adequate sedation or general anesthesia. The required level of sedation during these procedures is often deep. The patient cooperation is an imperative factor for the success of the procedure especially, to avoid intra-operative complications such as duodenal perforations.
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ETD is diagnosed through a physical exam. First, your doctor will ask you about pain, hearing changes, or other symptoms you are experiencing. Then your doctor will look inside your ear, carefully checking your ear canal and passages into the nose and throat.
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Medicare does cover the Endoscopy procedure. Endoscopy is considered an outpatient procedure. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers medically necessary diagnostic and treatment services you get as an outpatient from a Medicare-participating hospital.
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Flexible endoscopy (FE) is recommended as the first-line therapeutic option because it can be performed under sedation, is cost-effective, and is well tolerated. Rigid endoscopy (RE) under general anesthesia is less used but may be advantageous in some circumstances.
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that can be used to remove gallstones from the bile duct. The gallbladder isn't removed during this procedure, so any stones in the gallbladder will remain unless they're removed using other surgical techniques.
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The gastroenterologist inserts an endoscope through your mouth, down past your stomach, and into the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum). The endoscope does not interfere with your breathing. Contrast dye is injected slowly into the pancreatic or biliary ducts while X-rays are taken.
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) EGD is an endoscopic procedure that allows your doctor to examine your esophagus, stomach and duodenum (part of your small intestine). EGD is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home that same day.
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The endoscope does not interfere with breathing. Taking slow and deep breaths during the procedure may help you to relax. The length of the examination varies between 30 and 90 minutes (usually about an hour). After ERCP, you will be monitored while the sedative medications wear off.
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For ERCP, your doctor uses a flexible lighted tube called an â€œendoscope. â€ The endoscope, or scope, is about as thick as your index finger. It goes through your mouth into your stomach and the first part of the small intestine, called the â€œduodenum.
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Preferred treatments include: Endoscopic resection, which uses an endoscope to remove damaged cells to aid in the detection of dysplasia and cancer. Radiofrequency ablation, which uses heat to remove abnormal esophagus tissue. Radiofrequency ablation may be recommended after endoscopic resection.
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An endoscopy is a very safe procedure. Rare complications include: Bleeding. Your risk of bleeding complications after an endoscopy is increased if the procedure involves removing a piece of tissue for testing (biopsy) or treating a digestive system problem.
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Diagnosis. In order to diagnose throat cancer, your doctor may recommend: Using a scope to get a closer look at your throat. Your doctor may use a special lighted scope (endoscope) to get a close look at your throat during a procedure called endoscopy.
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Endoscopic ultrasound. This test combines an ultrasound and endoscopy to look at your food pipe, stomach, pancreas and nearby lymph nodes. An endoscopy is a test to look inside your body. Your doctor uses a long flexible tube (endoscope) with a tiny camera and light on the end.