Upper GI Endoscopy: What to Expect

Describes what to expect when undergoing an upper GI endoscopic exam that may look at the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Reviewed and updated 2009.

Topics: Dyspepsia, pain in upper abdomen or chest, Esophageal Disorders, Fact Sheet, GER, GERD, Heartburn, Other Disorders/Symptoms, Tests, upper GI tract

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W. Grant Thompson, MD, FRCPC

Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Upper GI Endoscopy: What to Expect

About the Author

W. Grant Thompson, MD, FRCPC

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