Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, commonly known as oesophagogastroduodenoscopy, is the cornerstone for diagnosing and managing disorders of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. In recent years, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . One-quarter of patients taking GLP-1s or GIP agonists before upper endoscopy experienced clinically significant ...

You should only consume low-fiber or low-residue foods and liquids the day before the colonoscopy. Arrange for an adult to accompany you to the appointment and help you get home after the procedure.

BERLIN — Pairing a screening or surveillance colonoscopy with a same-day esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) proved feasible and yielded clinically relevant upper gastrointestinal (GI) findings, ...

aNational Central Cancer Registry, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, ...

While gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is rarely performed during pregnancy—accounting for just 0.4% of procedures—there are times when it is urgently needed. A new review by physician-scientists from ...

A consensus on major and minor key performance indicators (KPIs) was established to improve the quality of upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and reduce post-endoscopy upper GI cancer. The adoption ...

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers include cancer of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach), the stomach, and the small intestine. These cancers can sometimes be ...

This newer mode of administration for immunotherapy comes with benefits and risks. It is important for a person to work with a doctor when making treatment decisions for upper gastrointestinal (GI) ...

Gastrointestinal endoscopy has revolutionized the entire practice of gastroenterology worldwide, including Nigeria. Endoscopy was introduced in Nigeria more than four decades ago, and it has been a ...