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Esophageal biopsy culture

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Esophageal tissue culture
Esophageal tissue culture
Alternative Names

Culture - esophageal biopsy


What the risks are

The risks are related to the procedure of EGD and are mainly discomfort. A small risk of bleeding or infection is also present.


Special considerations

Other endoscopic procedures or tests may be performed in conjunction with an esophageal biopsy culture.


Review Date: 02/10/2006
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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