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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Rajni Ahlawat  1 , Gilles J. Hoilat  2 , Albert B. Ross  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that includes visualization of the oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, and proximal duodenum. It is one of the most common procedures that a gastroenterologist performs.

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Disclosure: Rajni Ahlawat declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Gilles Hoilat declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Albert Ross declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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