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  2. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Wikipedia

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    Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD), also called by various other names, is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract down to the duodenum.

  3. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Wikipedia

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    The journal was established as the Bulletin of the American Gastroscopic Society, was continued as the Bulletin of Gastroscopy and Esophagoscopy from 1959 to 1961, then as the Bulletin of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy until 1965 when it obtained its current name. [1]

  4. Colonoscopy - Wikipedia

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    The examination of the colon, to rule out a lesion contributing to blood loss, along with an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy) to rule out oesophageal, stomach, and proximal duodenal sources of blood loss. Fecal occult blood is a quick test which can be done to test for microscopic traces of blood in the stool. A positive test is ...

  5. Gastroenterology - Wikipedia

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    The patient will likely be required to not eat or drink anything starting 4 hours prior to the procedure. Sedation is usually required for patient comfort. This procedure usually lasts around thirty minutes followed by a one to two hour observation period. Side effects include bloating, nausea, and a sore throat for 1 to 2 days.

  6. Human digestive system - Wikipedia

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    Here, the food is further broken down by mixing with gastric acid until it passes into the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. The third stage, the intestinal phase, begins in the duodenum. Here, the partially digested food is mixed with a number of enzymes produced by the pancreas.

  7. When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers? Here's ...

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    After four days, most food stored in the fridge begins to develop spoilage bacteria, which causes food to develop a bad smell or taste. However, leftovers stored in the freezer are good for ...

  8. Gastric antral vascular ectasia - Wikipedia

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    Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is an uncommon cause of chronic gastrointestinal bleeding or iron deficiency anemia. [1] [2] The condition is associated with dilated small blood vessels in the gastric antrum, which is a distal part of the stomach. [1]

  9. 30 Halftime Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less - AOL

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    Bacon-Wrapped Cherry Peppers or Chicken and Cheese Poppers are crowd favorites that take 30 minutes to make. Check out the slideshow above to get 30 halftime recipes you can make in less than 30 ...