INVASIVE

Endoscopy
1. EGD

Definition:

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and first
part of the small intestine (the duodenum).

Purpose: EGD may be done if you have symptoms that are new, cannot be explained, or are not
responding to treatment. This procedure helps to diagnose and treat when possible certain
disorders of the upper GI tract.

Equipment: This procedure is done using a long, flexible tube called an endoscope.

Preparation:

Before.

-Stop taking iron, aspirin, aspirin products, or Pepto B

- Stop taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatories.

-NPO

After:

- Rest

-shouldn’t eat or drink after until you can comfortably swallow.

2. Colonoscopy

Definition: Colonoscopy or coloscopy is a medical procedure involving the endoscopic examination of the
large bowel and the distal portion of the small bowel. This examination is performed using either a CCD
camera or a fiber optic camera, which is mounted on a flexible tube and passed through the anus

Preparation:

1. Avoid colored liquids and all solid foods for 12 to 24 hours before your test
2. Stop eating and drinking altogether by midnight on the day of your appointment
3. Take a pill or liquid laxative.

After

1. You will be observed in a recovery room until the anesthesia wears off.
 2. When you are discharged, you must have an adult accompany you home, even if you take a cab.
Staff must be able to contact this person prior to your procedure.
3. You can resume your normal diet, unless otherwise directed.

3. Capsule endoscopy

Definition:

Purpose

Equipment

Preparation:

Before

4. 4. Sigmoidoscopy

1. 1. EGD
2. 2. Colonoscopy
3. 3. Capsule endoscopy
4. 4. Sigmoidoscopy
5. 5. Double balloon enteroscopy
6. 6. Endoscopic ultrasound
7. 7. Laparoscopy
8. 8. Liver biopsy
9. 9. Bernstein test
10. 10. Esophageal manometry
11. 11. Ambulatory esophageal ph monitoring
12. 12. Exfoliative cystologic analysis
13. 13. Gastric analysis