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What is the difference between colonoscopy and upper enoscopy?
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Dr. Stanley Weissanswered
Medical Oncology 45 years experience
The 'end' examined: In upper endoscopy, the upper GI tract is examined, including the esophagus and stomach. In colonoscopy, a different scope is used, entering the anus, and progressing up past the rectum into the colon (the large intestine).
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Dr. Stephen Lloydanswered
48 years experience
Colonoscopy vs.EGD: Technically, a colonoscopy is a form of "endoscopy" but typically, endoscopy is used to refer to upper endoscopy or egd. Egd is to look at the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, while colonoscopy is for the large intestine.
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Last updated May 23, 2015
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