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Learn About Upper GI Endoscopies

Medical professional holding an upper GI endoscopy scope with a lighted tip, demonstrating its components against a clinical background.

An upper endoscopy, also called an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, is a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the upper part of the digestive system. This minimally invasive procedure involves the insertion of a thin, flexible tube equipped with a small video camera, allowing a detailed examination of the lining of the upper […]