Glossary

Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy

Magenspiegelung·Also: Gastroskopie, ÖGD

A gastroscopy is an examination in which a flexible tube with a camera is guided through the oesophagus into the stomach. This allows the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum to be assessed directly.

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