Question 1

how should i prepare my kid for a gi endoscopy procedure?

Accepted Answer

See below: I would talk to your child, and let them know what to expect. Try to allay their fear as much as you can. And let them know they will be given some medicine to make them sleepy.

Question 2

what happens during an upper gi endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Camera looks down: An endoscope is essentially a rubber tube with a video camera at the end of it. Usually, a patient receives some sedation and the camera is inserted down the throat thru the esophagus and into the stomach and often past the stomach into the duodenum. The endoscope transmits images to a video screen which the doctor can look at to detect ulcers.

Question 3

is an upper gi endoscopy considered surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: It is an outpatient procedure where an endoscope is descended through the mouth to look at the upper gastrointestinal tact, the patient is sedated lightly and some biopsies can be taken, but it is not considered surgery.

Question 4

upper gi endoscopy and colonoscopy simultaneously?

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Can be done: Usually done as a convenience to the patient but in reality, the performing endoscopist gets paid less when he/she orders this.

Question 5

what is an upper gi endoscopy for?

Accepted Answer

Lots of reasons: Many indications but most common are abdominal pain and heartburn not responding to medications.

Question 6

in regards to upper gi endoscopy, what is an irregular z-line?

Accepted Answer

Gastroesophagel jctn: This refers to the appearance of the tissue where the esophagus and stomach meet.  The z-line is a zig-zag line where these 2 different type tissues meet.  Occasionally it can be irregular and protrude more into the esophagus and not have the typical appearance.  This is generally a benign condition but can occasionally represent mild barrett's esophagus, a precancerous change caused by reflux.

Question 7

what are the common conditions found with an upper gi endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

UGI tract problems: Upper GI endoscopy exams the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.  Most nflammatory, structural, infectious, dysplastic (cancer), and motility disorders of these organs are detectable with endoscopy. The value of the procedure however is in its therapeutic potention--dilation, stop bleeding, minor surgery (even notes), and much more.

Question 8

how long can an upper gi endoscopy take?

Accepted Answer

5 to 15 min: Up to 15 min.

Question 9

what happens during upper gi endoscopy? will it hurt?

Accepted Answer

EGD: During upper endoscopy a flexible tube with a camera is passed to examine the esophagus and stomach. This is done under sedation. Usually there is no pain unless there are any complications.

Question 10

does anyone have a bad experience with upper gi endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Upper gi: Complication are rare, other than expected pistol ones such as soreness and discomfort in mouth and oesophagus.

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