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	Bupa Ireland / Our Products / Essential (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A gastroscopy is an examination of the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract - the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).
		Gastroscopy involves using a flexible, tube-like telescope called an endoscope, which is about the thickness of a little finger, to examine the stomach and duodenum.
		A gastroscopy is useful for finding out the cause of a range of symptoms, such as indigestion, upper abdominal pain, vomiting or bleeding, or as a check-up for certain gastrointestinal conditions.
	www.bupaireland.ie /yourhealth/Realfactsheets/gastroscopy.html (973 words)

	Gastroscopy is a valuable and essential tool that facilitates the task of evaluating the upper digestive tract in order ...
		Gastroscopy is a valuable and essential tool that facilitates the task of evaluating the upper digestive tract in order to diagnose and treat the disorders that may afflict it.
		Gastroscopy is an extremely safe and accurate exam that is associated with a low risk of complications.
		Gastroscopy, then, is a non-surgical diagnostic test that safely inspects the interior of the stomach.
	www.amarris.homestead.com /files/Gastroscopy.htm (727 words)

	Gastroscopy
		Gastroscopy is diagnostic test that enables the inside of your upper digestive tract to be viewed.
		Similar to gastroscopy, colonoscopy is an examination of the large bowel (colon) which takes 20-30 minutes.
		During gastroscopy and colonoscopy tiny samples of tissue called biopsies may be taken for analysis under the microscope.
	www.adhb.govt.nz /gastroenterologyhepatology/gastroscopy_ach.htm (711 words)

	gihealth.com - built for patient satisfaction
		Gastroscopy is a medical term that has two parts: gastro for "stomach," and scopy for "looking." Gastroscopy, then, is a diagnostic test that enables the doctor to look inside your stomach.
		In summary, gastroscopy is a valuable tool for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the upper digestive tract.
		Gastroscopy is an extremely safe and worthwhile procedure that is very well tolerated.
	www.gihealth.com /html/test/gastroscopy.html (2093 words)

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		Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy) is a commonly performed procedure allowing direct visual examination of the inside of the upper gastrointestinal tract (oesophagus, stomach and duodenum) using a flexible instrument through which a live image passes.
		Gastroscopy also allows insertion of a feeding tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall (PEG tube) for patients who are unable to eat.
		Gastroscopies are usually done in a hospital, usually on a day case basis.
	www.gastro.net.au /investigations.html (3977 words)

	gihealth.com newsletter
		Gastroscopy is a medical term that has two parts - gastro which refers to the stomach and scopy which means "to look." Therefore, gastroscopy is a test that enables the doctor to look inside the stomach.
		One of the common uses of gastroscopy is in the removal of objects stuck in the upper digestive tract.
		During her gastroscopy exam, we found this large meatball lodged in her lower esophagus, or "food pipe." The meatball was removed during the exam and she felt much better.
	www.gihealth.com /newsletter/previous/026.html (1793 words)

	GASTROSCOPY: EXAMINATION OF THE UPPER DIGESTIVE TRACT
		Gastroscopy is an examination of the upper digestive tract (the stomach and duodenum) using an endoscope — a long, thin, flexible tube containing a camera and a light — to view the lining of these organs.
		A gastroscopy is usually suggested to investigate the cause of abdominal pain, vomiting or bleeding from the digestive tract, and to make or confirm a diagnosis.
		Before your gastroscopy, the doctor will discuss the test with you and answer any questions, then you will be asked to sign a consent form allowing the test to be done.
	www.mydr.com.au /default.asp?article=2477 (823 words)

	Gastroscopy - examination of the gullet and stomach
		Gastroscopy is an examination of the inside of the gullet, stomach and duodenum.
		Gastroscopy is effective, and has now replaced the use of X-rays in many cases.
		An increasing use for gastroscopy is to obtain biopsies from the top of the small bowel, mainly to rule out a condition called coeliac disease.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /health_advice/examinations/gastroscopy.htm (854 words)

	Gastroscopy (Endoscopy) - Patient UK
		A gastroscopy is test where an operator (a doctor or nurse) looks into the upper part of your gut (the upper gastrointestinal tract).
		A gastroscopy may be advised if you have symptoms such as recurring indigestion, recurring heartburn, pains in the upper abdomen, repeated vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or other symptoms thought to be coming from the upper gut.
		Gastroscopy is a good test for seeing abnormalities in the upper gut.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/27000331 (1157 words)

	Medical Dictionary: Gastroscopy - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Gastroscopy: An examination of the inside of the stomach using a thin, lighted tube (called a gastroscope) passed through the mouth and esophagus.
		Gastroscopy: Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the interior of the stomach.
		Gastroscopy : inspection of the interior of the stomach by means of an endoscope.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/gastroscopy.htm (214 words)

	Gastroscopy
		A gastroscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look inside your food-pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
		Gastroscopy is routinely done as an out-patient or day case.
		Complications of gastroscopy are uncommon but some people find that it takes a little while for their heart rate and breathing to settle after a gastroscopy.
	hcd2.bupa.co.uk /fact_sheets/html/Gastrointestinal.html (1626 words)

	Kids health info for parents : Day Surgery: Gastroscopy
		The main reasons for having a gastroscopy are to find out the reasons for upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, growth problems and ongoing diarrhoea.
		Gastroscopy is done under an anaesthetic, so your child will be asleep the whole time and not remember anything. They may need an injection for the anaesthetic. You can ask for a local anaesthetic patch to be put on first. This will make the skin go numb so your child does not feel the injection.
		Gastroscopy is an extremely safe procedure when done by doctors with specialized training and experience, and when the anaesthetic is done out by a paediatric anaesthetist.
	www.rch.org.au /kidsinfo/factsheets.cfm?doc_id=10031 (818 words)

	Detection of upper gastrointestinal cancer in patients taking antisecretory therapy prior to gastroscopy -- Bramble et ...
		The gastroscopy reports were available from a computerised database and the original paper records.
		gastroscopy the mean delay to diagnosis was 13 months (range 2-36).
		The waiting time for open access gastroscopy during the study period was four to 10 weeks, similar to the wait for an outpatient
	gut.bmj.com /cgi/content/full/46/4/464 (2360 words)

	GASTROSCOPY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gastroscopy is a procedure that enables the doctor to see inside your oesophagus, stomach and intestines.
		Your doctor will request a gastroscopy when your symptoms suggest a problem in the oesophagus, stomach or intestines.
		It is possible to do a gastroscopy if you have not eaten or drunk anything for six hours.
	members.optusnet.com.au /bill54/gastroscopy.htm (356 words)

	SAGES Publication: Patient Information for Upper Endoscopy from SAGES
		Upper Endoscopy (also known as gastroscopy, EGD, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a procedure that enables your surgeon to examine the lining of the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine).
		Gastroscopy and biopsy are generally safe when performed by surgeons who have had special training and are experienced in these endoscopic procedures.
		It is important for you to recognize the early signs of possible complications and to contact your surgeon if you notice symptoms of difficulty swallowing, worsening throat pain, chest pains, severe abdominal pain, fevers, chills or rectal bleeding of more than one-half cup.
	www.sages.org /sagespublication.php?doc=PI16 (928 words)

	Gastroscopy - Family factsheets - GOSH and ICH
		This section explains about the gastroscopy test and what to expect when your child comes to Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital to have one.
		A gastroscopy is a test which allows the doctor to look directly at your child’s oesophagus (the tube which goes down into their stomach from their throat, also called the gullet), stomach and duodenum (where the stomach joins the small
		To do this test, an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a bright light at the end) is passed through your child’s mouth and down into their stomach.
	www.gosh.nhs.uk /factsheets/families/F030163/index.html (1182 words)

	St Luke's Hospital - Malta - Endoscopy Unit Procedures - Gastroscopy
		A Gastroscopy is the examination of the first part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract
		When the appointment for the procedure is booked in the outpatients department the doctor would have already discussed with the patient points that are of relevance with respect to fitness for the procedure planned.
		If other investigations apart from gastroscopy are envisaged the patient is likely to be informed about them during the same outpatient session.
	www.slh.gov.mt /endoscopy/procedures/gastro.htm (618 words)

	Gastroscopy procedure
		The procedure called gastroscopy involves the placing of an endoscope (a small flexible tube with a camera and light) into the stomach and duodenum to search for abnormalities.
		An actively bleeding ulcer may also be cauterized (blood vessels are sealed with a burning tool) during a gastroscopy procedure.
		The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.
	www.mercydesmoines.org /ADAM/Encyclopedia/imagepages/19243.asp (192 words)

	Gastroscopy - Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures - Gastroscopy Cairns Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Gastroscopy - Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures - Gastroscopy Cairns Australia
		Gastroscopy is used to diagnose the cause of signs or symptoms such as:
		Gastroscopy is usually better than other tests for diagnosing ulcers, inflamed tissue or tumours (cancerous and non-cancerous).
	www.cairnsendoscopy.com.au /gastroscopy.html (657 words)

	Gastroscopy Surgery Door - Surgical Operations
		Strictly speaking a gastroscopy is just an examination of your stomach.
		But on the way, you are examined from the back of your mouth right down the oesophagus, the tube which runs inside your chest and connects the back of your mouth to your stomach.
		You should not drink for one hour after the gastroscopy while your throat is numb.
	www.surgerydoor.co.uk /so/detail2.asp?level2=Gastroscopy (786 words)

	Endoscopy Atlas. Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Panendoscopy. Hi Res Videos of endoscopies. NSW Australia
		Procedures such as gastroscopy, colonscopy and APC and ERCP.
		Gastroscopy Colonoscopy Gastroscopy ERCP Endoscopy atlas endoscopy atlas endoscopy atlas ERCP aims to provide education for procedures such as gastroscopy, colonscopy and APC and ERCP.
		Gastroscopy, Colonscopy, APC, ERCP.Video footage, hi resolution of endoscopic procedures.Video footage, hi resolution of endoscopic procedures.Video footage, hi resolution of endoscopic procedures.Video footage, hi resolution of endoscopic procedures.Video footage, hi resolution of endoscopic procedures.Video footage, hi resolution of endoscopic procedures.
	www.endoscopyatlas.com (407 words)

	Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Esophagogastroduodenoscopy may be abbreviated EGD, or OGD if one uses the British spelling 'oesophago-'.
		It is also called upper GI endoscopy (UGIE), gastroscopy or simply endoscopy (since it is the most commonly performed type of endoscopy, the ambiguous term 'endoscopy' refers to EGD by default).
		Upper gastrointestinal bleeding as evidenced by hemetemesis or melena
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gastroscopy (728 words)

	Gastroscopy Equipment and Distribution -- United Endoscopy
		A Gastroscopy is a direct visual examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract by means of a flexible fiber optic endoscope, commonly referred to as a gastroscope.
		To perform the procedure, the endoscope is advanced (by mouth) through the oropharynx, esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
		For the past decade, United Endoscope has been a leading supplier of medical equipment and scopes for gastroscopy procedures and we are committed to providing you with excellent service and helping you attain the tools and equipment needed to make your practice or hospital a success.
	www.endoscope.com /ue_gastroscopy.asp (284 words)

	Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) FAQs
		Gastroscopy is an examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small bowel).
		Gastroscopy is a safe procedure and a very valuable tool for seeing what is going on in this part of your body.
		Gastroscopy also helps identify strictured or narrowed areas.
	rhslive.clarity.ca /bins/content_page2.asp?cid=106-133-138-152-674 (529 words)

	Children First for Health - Teens - Hospital - Treatments & tests - Gastroscopy
		A gastroscopy is a test that lets your doctor look down your throat and into your foodpipe and stomach.
		You might need a gastroscopy if you’re having stomach problems or you aren’t absorbing enough goodness from your food.
		If you want to know more about gastroscopies or your digestive system in general, you can ask your doctor or nurse.
	www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk /teens/hospital/treatment/gastroscopy.html (501 words)

	gastroscopy.htm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The only definitive method of diagnosing ulcers is to perform a gastroscopy using a three metre long endoscope.
		Ulcers are graded according to severity and, importantly it also gives the client/owner the opportunity to see the ulcers for themselves before treatment is recommended.
		You are invited to attend our gastroscopy clinic with a horse you suspect may have ulcers.
	www.vetschepstow.co.uk /gastroscopy.htm (486 words)

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