Glossary

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Ösophagogastroduodenoskopie·Also: Magenspiegelung, Gastroskopie

Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy is an examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum using a flexible tube with a camera. It is used to investigate complaints such as heartburn, bleeding or stomach pain.

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