Upper endoscopy (also known as EGD or endoscopy) is a non-surgical procedure performed by our endoscopy NYC doctors that is used to examine a person’s upper digestive tract. An endoscope which is a flexible tube with a light and camera attached at the end which allows your doctor to view pictures of your upper digestive tract on a screen. The endoscope is a bendable, narrow tube, less than the size of a finger and is easily passed through the mouth and throat and into the esophagus and allows visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Other names for this procedure include esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and upper GI endoscopy. At Manhattan Gastroenterology, we utilize this exam for an accurate diagnosis of a wide range of digestive disorders. We use state-of-the-art high definition endoscopy equipment for optimal visualization of the GI tract to allow for a complete and accurate exam in our gold star awarded JCAHO certified procedure room.

Upper endoscopy is the gold standard for visual evaluation of the upper digestive tract and instrumental to the diagnosis of a wide range of digestive disorders including stomach pain, ulcers, reflux, anemia, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, weight loss, nausea/vomiting and difficulty swallowing among others. The camera on the endoscope allows for direct visualization of the lining of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. In addition to visualization, our doctors can take biopsies of any abnormalities of the lining of the intestines, mass lesions or any other abnormalities that they may see. They may take biopsies even if the lining may appear normal to the naked eye to diagnose infections such as h. pylori or to make a diagnosis such as celiac disease or eosinophilic esophagitis which requires a tissue diagnosis. They can also utilize the endoscope to treat conditions such as gastrointestinal bleeding if needed or removing of foreign bodies. Your gastroenterologist can use upper endoscopy in conjunction with other tests such as blood work, imaging, etc. to formulate an effective diagnosis and treatment plan customized for you.

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