Glossary

Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy

Gastroskopie·Also: Magenspiegelung

During a gastroscopy (examination of the stomach with an endoscope), the doctor inserts a thin, flexible tube with a camera through the mouth into the oesophagus and stomach in order to assess the lining and, if necessary, take samples.

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