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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Known as: Upper gastrointestinal tract examination, EGD, Esame del tratto digestivo superiore 
An endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum.
National Institutes of Health

Related topics

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Diagnosis for duodenumDiagnosis for esophagusDuodenoscopesDuodenum

Narrower (3)

DuodenoscopyEndoscopy of stomachEsophagogastroduodenoscopy [EGD] with closed biopsy

Broader (4)

Endoscopy (procedure)Endoscopy, Digestive SystemEndoscopy, GastrointestinalStomach

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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Comparison of 7-day and 14-day Proton Pump Inhibitor-Containing Triple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Eradication: Neither Treatment Duration Provides Acceptable Eradication Rate in Korea
2004
2004
Analysis of Ambulatory Duodenogastroesophageal Reflux Monitoring
Some methodological in vitro observations concerning bile reflux monitoring (Bilitec) suggested that Bilitec monitoring is… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Cardiovascular responses, arterial oxygen saturation and plasma catecholamine concentration during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy using conscious sedation with midazolam or propofol.
Hypoventilation as a consequence of deep intravenous sedation is the most frequently reported cause of cardiac arrest during… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
High frequency of helicobacter negative gastritis in patients with Crohn's disease.
The frequency of gastric Crohn's disease has been considered low. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of… 
1994
1994
Gastrointestinal manifestations of Cowden's disease. Report of four cases.
Four patients with an established diagnosis of Cowden's disease underwent barium meal study, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy… 
1990
1990
Arterial oxygen saturation during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: the effects of a midazolam/pethidine combination.
This study was performed to assess the severity and duration of hypoxia during and after prolonged upper gastrointestinal… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Severe gastroduodenal ulcerations complicating hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy for metastatic colon cancer.
Patients receiving continuous hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) with 5-fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine for colorectal carcinoma… 
1984
1984
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in infants: diagnostic usefulness and safety.
Although fiberoptic, upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy has become an accepted diagnostic technique in the older child and… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Arrhythmias During Upper Gastrointesintal Endoscopy
Electrocardiographic monitoring of 52 consecutive patients undergoing up per gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed that arrhythmias… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Bacteraemia following oesophageal dilatation and oesophago-gastroscopy.
Significant, but asymptomatic, bacteraemia after oesophageal dilatation with Hurst's bougies for oesophageal stricture or spasm… 
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