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The Procedure of Upper Endoscopy

Upper endoscopy is a helpful procedure used to identify the causes of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, swallowing difficulties, or bleeding. Upper endoscopy is a routine, outpatient procedure which enables physicians to look inside the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. For this procedure, the patient swallows a thin, flexible, lighted tube called an endoscope that views the images on a video monitor. This test is more accurate than X-rays for detecting inflammation, ulcers and tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. This essay reviews the three stages of the procedure of upper endoscopy in which the inside of the upper digestive system is examined.
The first stage, which is before the actual procedure, includes some preparatory steps. These steps are designed to maximize the safety of the patient during and after the procedure and also to minimize any complications that may occur. The patient will be asked to fast for a...

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