Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Definition
An endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum.
Also known as EGD, ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY, Upper Endoscopy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0079304 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive tract | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Duodenum | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Stomach | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |