Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD), also called by various other names, is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract down to the duodenum. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure since it does not require an incision into one of the major body cavities and does not require any significant recovery after the procedure (unless sedation or anesthesia has been used). However, a sore throat is common.
| Esophagogastroduodenoscopy | |
|---|---|
Endoscopic still of esophageal ulcers seen after banding of esophageal varices, at time of esophagogastroduodenoscopy | |
| Other names | EGD OGD Upper endoscopy |
| ICD-9-CM | 45.13 |
| MeSH | D016145 |
| OPS-301 code | 1-631, 1-632 |
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