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Does endoscopy look at esophagus?
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EGD: Yes upper endoscopy looks at the esophagus. It is called esophagogastroduodenoscopy and looks at the lining of the stomach, esophagus, and the first part of the duodenum.
Answered 3/16/2014
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Yes: Upper endoscopy can look at the esophagus, stomach and most of the duodenum.
Answered 6/18/2014
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