EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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Gastric endoscopy

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Upper endoscopy; Gastroscopy

The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum should be smooth and of normal color. There should be no bleeding, growths, ulcers or inflammation.

An EGD may show:

• Ulcers (acute or chronic)
• Tumors
• Inflammation of the stomach and duodenum
• Diverticula (abnormal pouches in the lining of the intestines)
• Mallory-Weiss syndrome (tear)
• Esophageal rings
• Esophagitis
• Strictures
• Gastric masses
• Obstruction
• Gastric ulcer

Review Date: 05/08/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.