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Does endoscopy look at esophagus?

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Dr. Jeff Durgin answered

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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.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/16/2014

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Yes: Upper endoscopy can look at the esophagus, stomach and most of the duodenum.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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