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  2. Endoscopy - Wikipedia

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    An endoscopy is a procedure used in medicine to look inside the body. [1] The endoscopy procedure uses an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike many other medical imaging techniques, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ.

  3. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Wikipedia

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    Informed consent is obtained before the procedure. The main risks are bleeding and perforation. The risk is increased when a biopsy or other intervention is performed. The patient lies on their left side with the head resting comfortably on a pillow. A mouth-guard is placed between the teeth to prevent the patient from biting on the endoscope.

  4. Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Upper endoscopy is used to evaluate for mechanical causes of obstruction. [2] Endoscopic findings may include a hiatal hernia, esophagitis, strictures, tumors, or masses. [ 2 ] Increased pressure at the LES over time may result in an epiphrenic diverticulum. [ 2 ]

  5. Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy - Wikipedia

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    Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the sympathetic nerve trunk in the thoracic region is destroyed. [1] [2] ETS is used to treat excessive sweating in certain parts of the body (focal hyperhidrosis), facial flushing, Raynaud's disease and reflex sympathetic dystrophy.

  6. Esophageal inlet patch - Wikipedia

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    Esophageal inlet patches are diagnosed by upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD). Detection of esophageal inlet patches may be improved by the use of specialized imaging techniques such as narrow-band imaging (optical chromoendoscopy).

  7. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty - Wikipedia

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    The Preservation and Incorporation of Valuable Endoscopic Innovation thresholds is an expert panel with gastroenterologists and surgeons from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and in 2015, this panel recommended that any new endoscopic therapy for weight loss should ...

  8. Endoclip - Wikipedia

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    An endoclip is a metallic mechanical device used in endoscopy in order to close two mucosal surfaces without the need for surgery and suturing. Its function is similar to a suture in gross surgical applications, as it is used to join together two disjointed surfaces, but, can be applied through the channel of an endoscope under direct visualization

  9. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding - Wikipedia

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    The above ulcer seen after endoscopic clipping. Upper endoscopy within 24 hours is the recommended treatment. [15] [23] The benefits versus risks of placing a nasogastric tube in those with upper gastrointestinal bleeding are not well known. [15]