UGI Endoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to evaluate the mucosa of esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

Endoscope is introduced by the mouth after sedation, mucosal appearance of esophagus, stomach and duodenum is evaluated and biopsy can be taken from suspicious areas, and endotherapy can be done for the bleeding lesions.

Endoscopy is an extremely safe procedure without any complications. It is usually done on outpatient basis and patient can be discharged in 2-3 hours.

Indications of UGI Endoscopy

Bleeding (red or coffee colored blood) from mouth
Difficulty in swallowing food
Upper abdominal pain
Chronic diarrhea

Therapeutic procedures that can be done during endoscopy are

Banding of varices
Endotherapy of ulcers
Polyp removal
Foreign body removal
Dilatation of strictures
APC application for GAVE/PHG/PGP
Stenting of esophagus and duodenum

UGI Endoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to evaluate the mucosa of esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

Indications of UGI Endoscopy

Therapeutic procedures that can be done during endoscopy are

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