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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Pronunciation: ih-sof-uh-goh-gas-troh-doo-od-uh-nos-kuh-pee
Upper endoscopic examination used for preoperative evaluation and postoperative surveillance in bariatric patients.
Full Definition
A diagnostic procedure involving insertion of a flexible endoscope through the mouth to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. In bariatric surgery, EGD is crucial for preoperative assessment to identify contraindications like large hiatal hernias or H. pylori infection, and for postoperative evaluation of complications such as marginal ulcers, strictures, or anastomotic problems. The procedure may be more technically challenging in postoperative anatomy.
Usage
Usage note: Commonly abbreviated as EGD in medical documentation.
In Context
- "Preoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed a small hiatal hernia that was repaired during surgery." — Preoperative assessment
- "Follow-up esophagogastroduodenoscopy at one year showed a healthy anastomosis without evidence of ulceration." — Surveillance report
Also known as
EGD
upper endoscopy
Don't confuse with
colonoscopy
enteroscopy