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What is better for upper endoscopy sedation or throat spray ?
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GI question: If you are undergoing, an endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum by a GI specialist you will need both conscious sedation and a throat spray. Ask you specialist.
Answered 6/10/2014
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